{"product_id":"u-s-army-infantry-collar-disk-crossed-rifles-with-d-designation-post-wwii-variant","title":"U.S. Army Infantry Collar Disk – Crossed Rifles with “D” Designation (Post‑WWII Variant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription  \u003cbr\u003eAuthentic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra \u0026amp; Identification  \u003cbr\u003eThis disk’s characteristics point to late 1940s through mid‑1950s production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrossed Springfield‑style rifles with detailed bolts and barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised “D” marking, used for divisional or detached Infantry units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass screw‑back fastener with knurled nut — typical of early post‑war manufacture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm bronze finish with natural oxidation and patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Background  \u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal screw‑back post and nut intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear “D” and rifle detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate patina consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cracks, bends, or repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Notes  \u003cbr\u003eA scarce lettered Infantry collar disk, representing a divisional or detached unit from the post‑WWII era. Excellent for display, restoration, or comparative insignia collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medal Hunter's Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48661520384212,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4092\/8980\/files\/image2.jpg?v=1789318812","url":"https:\/\/medalhunterslegacy.com\/products\/u-s-army-infantry-collar-disk-crossed-rifles-with-d-designation-post-wwii-variant","provider":"Medal Hunter's Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}