{"product_id":"u-s-army-infantry-collar-disk-crossed-rifles-wwii-post-war-era-bronze-with-light-patina","title":"U.S. Army Infantry Collar Disk – Crossed Rifles (WWII–Post‑War Era, Bronze with Light Patina)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic U.S. Army Infantry branch collar insignia featuring the classic crossed Springfield rifles. This example shows a \u003cstrong\u003elighter bronze patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of natural aging and storage conditions rather than a distinct production finish. The rifles retain crisp detail, and the original screw‑back hardware is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece dates to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1943–1950\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on its construction and hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossed rifles with sharp bolt and barrel detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard bronze alloy with \u003cstrong\u003elight, even patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrew‑back post with original knurled keeper nut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth field with minimal oxidation\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 WWII and the immediate post‑war years, insignia manufacturers used a consistent bronze alloy. Differences in color today come from patina development — influenced by storage, handling, and exposure — making lighter and darker tones both authentic and collectible.\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 keeper nut present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong rifle detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, uniform patina\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 A clean \u003cstrong\u003eWWII–post‑war Infantry collar disk\u003c\/strong\u003e with attractive light patina. Ideal for display, restoration, or comparative sets showing natural aging differences across bronze insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medal Hunter's Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48661679964372,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4092\/8980\/files\/image12.jpg?v=1789320936","url":"https:\/\/medalhunterslegacy.com\/products\/u-s-army-infantry-collar-disk-crossed-rifles-wwii-post-war-era-bronze-with-light-patina","provider":"Medal Hunter's Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}