{"product_id":"u-s-army-infantry-collar-disk-crossed-rifles-variant-korean-war-early-cold-war-era","title":"U.S. Army Infantry Collar Disk – Crossed Rifles Variant (Korean War–Early Cold War Era)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e Original U.S. Army Infantry branch collar insignia featuring the crossed rifles emblem. This variant displays a \u003cstrong\u003ethicker, simplified rifle pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting a later production mold used as manufacturers transitioned into early Cold War uniform standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e This disk shows key features of \u003cstrong\u003emid‑1950s to early‑1960s production\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThicker rifle silhouettes\u003c\/strong\u003e with reduced bolt and barrel detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoarser background texture\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to WWII‑era disks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrew‑back fastener\u003c\/strong\u003e, still used during the Korean War era but phased out soon after These characteristics place it slightly later than your previous disk, making it a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct variant\u003c\/strong\u003e sought by collectors who track insignia evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e The crossed rifles emblem has represented the Infantry since 1875. During the Korean War and early Cold War period, insignia manufacturers simplified designs to speed mass production. This resulted in noticeable differences in rifle thickness, detail, and finish — exactly the traits seen in this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal screw‑back post and nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong, bold rifle detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatte bronze patina appropriate for age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cracks, bends, or repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003elater‑pattern Infantry disk\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for collectors who want to represent the transition from WWII‑style insignia to early Cold War production. Excellent for display, uniform restoration, or comparative branch insignia sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medal Hunter's Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48661479981268,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4092\/8980\/files\/U.S.ArmyInfantryCollarDisk_CrossedRiflesVariant_KoreanWar_EarlyColdWarEra.jpg?v=1789317985","url":"https:\/\/medalhunterslegacy.com\/products\/u-s-army-infantry-collar-disk-crossed-rifles-variant-korean-war-early-cold-war-era","provider":"Medal Hunter's Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}