{"product_id":"u-s-army-infantry-collar-disk-crossed-rifles-wwii-post-war-era-smooth-field-variant","title":"U.S. Army Infantry Collar Disk – Crossed Rifles (WWII–Post‑War Era, Smooth Field Variant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e Original U.S. Army Infantry branch collar insignia featuring the classic crossed Springfield rifles. This variant is distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003esmooth background field\u003c\/strong\u003e, a design seen in certain late‑WWII and early post‑war production runs. Clean detail and solid construction make it an excellent example of mid‑century Infantry insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece dates to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1944–1950\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on its design and hardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossed rifles with crisp bolt and barrel detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth bronze background (no stippling)\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\u003eWarm bronze finish with natural patina\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, manufacturers produced slight variations in background texture and hardware. Smooth‑field disks like this were issued during transitional uniform periods, making them a recognizable collectible variant.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal knurled keeper nut present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner pronged tension washer not included\u003c\/strong\u003e (commonly missing; does not affect display)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRifles show strong detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, even 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 A desirable \u003cstrong\u003esmooth‑field Infantry collar disk\u003c\/strong\u003e with original hardware. Ideal for display, restoration projects, or comparative insignia sets documenting WWII–post‑war production differences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medal Hunter's Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48661559935188,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4092\/8980\/files\/U.S.ArmyInfantryCollarDisk_CrossedRifles_WWII_Post_WarEra_SmoothFieldVariant.jpg?v=1789319813","url":"https:\/\/medalhunterslegacy.com\/products\/u-s-army-infantry-collar-disk-crossed-rifles-wwii-post-war-era-smooth-field-variant","provider":"Medal Hunter's Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}