Unidentified Distinctive Unit Insignia

[ObKrieger]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know what unit this DUI is for? I think it's for some sort of New York Guard unit, but I can't find a match.

Thanks,
Mo

[kradman]

Maybe buffalo masons badge ?

[ObKrieger]

Hey Kradman, I did some Googling on your suggestion, and still no answers. Anyone else have any guesses?

[AZPhil]

I cant read the latin saying below correctly. Is it Semper fidelis? That is the Marine Corps Moto "Always faithful"
With the NYG I would also guess NYNG.
Semper Fi
Phil

[Walkwolf]

I've looked on the net for it a few times. But when
you type in 'Semper Fidelis', all you get is USMC
topics. However, when you type the correct
combination of words, you get results :

74th Regiment New York Guard - Distinctive Unit Insignia - NY Military Museum and Veterans Research Center

Though I don't know why they refer to
these as "DUI's".........!

[ObKrieger]

That's it! Thank you so much Steve!

I can't find too much history on the unit after the Civil War, sadly.