Welcome to VDG Militaria
We are a small family business based in the Twin Cities Area of Minnesota, passionate about preserving history through authentic military artifacts. Established in 2014, every item in our store has a story to tell, connecting you to a significant piece of the past.
Product Description
Below is the detailed description of the product:
This is an original Spanish-American War era US Army crossed rifles insignia with regimental number “264” affixed above, designating the 264th Infantry Regiment. The crossed Springfield rifle design was adopted in 1875 as the branch insignia for the Infantry and was worn on caps, collars, and uniform lapels. Regimental numbers were commonly attached above the rifles to identify the soldier’s parent regiment.
While numbered regiments such as the 264th were frequently short-lived National Guard or volunteer organizations, they played a vital role in the rapid mobilization for the Spanish-American War (1898) and subsequent Philippine-American War. Volunteer infantry regiments were organized from across the states to bolster the Regular Army for campaigns in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Units like the 264th typically performed garrison duties, trained replacement drafts, and occasionally deployed to protect strategic locations during the occupation period.
This gilt-finished insignia is constructed of stamped brass with a long horizontal pinback, typical of late-19th-century manufacture. A fine representative artifact of the mobilization of America’s citizen-soldiers during the age of overseas expansion and the rise of the United States as a global power at the turn of the 20th century.
Important Note:
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About Us
VDG Militaria is a family-run business located in the Twin Cities Area of Minnesota. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to preserving historical artifacts and connecting collectors with authentic military memorabilia. We specialize in items from various eras, including World War I, World War II, and beyond.
Why Choose Us?
- Authentic and carefully curated artifacts.
- Family-run business with a personal touch.
- Located in Minnesota, serving customers since 2014.
- Passion for preserving and sharing history.
Payments
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Shipping
Orders are generally shipped within 4-5 business days via USPS with a tracking number. We are happy to combine shipping to give you the best shipping rate possible. However, PLEASE REQUEST A TOTAL BEFORE PAYING FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS.
If you fail to do so, we will ship your items out individually and will NOT be able to refund shipping prices. We receive hundreds of orders daily, and unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to retroactively combine shipping when the buyer fails to properly request an invoice.
For detailed instructions on how to request a total, please refer to eBay's guidelines on combined shipping. Note: Items shipped internationally via the Global Shipping Program CANNOT be combined due to eBay's policy.
Returns
At VDG Militaria, we only accept returns under the following circumstances:
- The item was damaged during transit.
- There is a concern about the authenticity of the item.
We do not accept returns for the following reasons:
- Buyer?s remorse.
- The item does not fit or meet subjective preferences.
Please carefully review the item description and photos before purchasing. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via eBay messaging.
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