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WWII CBI, Shipyard, DUI & More - 1. WWII US Military Souvenir Pin Good condition, Represents the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater of Operations. Example of theater made insignia or souvenir trench art. Has date 1943. 1” long, 1” wide. 2. WWII US Maritime Commission Award of Merit Lapel Pin. Good condition. Issued by the federal government during the 1949s to civilian shipyard workers, factory employees, and maritime logistics personnel to recognize excellence in production and exceptional contributions to the American home front war effort. Akey component of the Ships for Victory campaign a massive e industrial push organized by the US Maritime Commission to rapidly build the massive fleet of Liberty and Victory merchant ships required to transport troops, weapons, and supplies to Allied forces overseas. Inscription reads Award of Merit on the top and Maritime Commission on the bottom with Ships for Victory in the center. On the back is the Design Patent Number DES. PAT.131946,and the manufacturer A.E. CO. UTICA NY for the American Emblem Company. 1.25” long, 1” wide. 3. Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI, Unit Crest) for the 13th Infantry Regiment of the US Army. Good condition. Top banner is 1st at Vicksburg for their role in the assault on Vicksburg during the American Civil War where they were the 1st to plant their colors on the enemy's works. The front is also marked Forty Rounds over US men of the 15th Corps which the 13th Infantry was part of would slap their cartridge boxes and say Forty rounds in the cartridge box and 20 in the pocket. Maker's mark on the back is for N.S. Meyer Inc. of New York. 1.25” long, 1” wide. 4. Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI, Unit Crest) for the 32nd Infantry Regiment of the US Army. Good condition. Approved 05March1929. The regiment earned the nickname ”Chosin” for its bravery at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War. Maker's mark on the back is .B.I.Co. JAPAN for Nippon Badge and Insignia Company. This pin is likely from the Korean War era (1950-1953. 1.25” long, 0.75” wide. 5. Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI Unit Crest) for the US Army's 15th Infantry Regiment. Good condition. Scroll at the bottom of the front is CAN DO. Maker's mark on back is N.S. Meyer Inc. This pin is likely pre-1943. 1.25” long. 1” wide. Please see photos. Disclaimer: Due to the high quality of fakes, this item is sold as-is without warranty of authenticity.