U.S. Army Infantry Collar Disk – Crossed Rifles with “D” Designation (Post‑WWII Variant)

Description  
Authentic U.S. Army Infantry branch collar insignia featuring crossed rifles and a raised “D” designation, identifying a Division‑level or Detached Infantry unit variant. This design was worn on service uniforms by enlisted soldiers assigned to specific divisional or detached commands during the post‑WWII era.

Era & Identification  
This disk’s characteristics point to late 1940s through mid‑1950s production:

Crossed Springfield‑style rifles with detailed bolts and barrels

Raised “D” marking, used for divisional or detached Infantry units

Brass screw‑back fastener with knurled nut — typical of early post‑war manufacture

Warm bronze finish with natural oxidation and patina

Historical Background  
The crossed rifles have symbolized the Infantry since 1875. After WWII, lettered branch disks were produced to identify soldiers assigned to specific unit types. The “D” variant is less common than standard Infantry disks, representing a transitional period before the Army standardized insignia again in the 1960s.

Condition

Original screw‑back post and nut intact

Clear “D” and rifle detail

Moderate patina consistent with age

No cracks, bends, or repairs

Collector Notes  
A scarce lettered Infantry collar disk, representing a divisional or detached unit from the post‑WWII era. Excellent for display, restoration, or comparative insignia collections.