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the "cotton bail" DUI pin

I'm from Mis-sippi and can't spell cotton bale.

 

The DUI pin for the 7th Regiment has a cotton bale on it. It was the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, while being commanded by Andrew Jackson, that the 7th Infantry was dubbed the “COTTONBALERS.†During that battle the 7th successfully held their position against the British forces from behind a breastwork of cotton bales. The nickname “Cottonbalers†was proudly accepted by the Regiment and a cotton bale was incorporated into the Regimental Coat of Arms and to the Distinctive Unit Insignia.

 

an officer in the 4th Regiment

Another mistake on my part. I was thinking that the 4th Regiment was part of the 3rd Division. Wrong. I'll have to find another infantry insignia to put on my officer's uniform.

 

Steve