The regulation US Army Infantry insignia consists of two crossed model 1795 Springfield flintlock muskets of .69 caliber. This was the US Army's first US government made & issued shoulder arm. This infantry insignia was officially adapted by the US Army in 1922. From about 1875 until 1922, the US Infantry used the crossed rifles that were issued to the US Infantry at the time. Everytime the US Army adopted a new rifle, the Quartermaster would have to issue a new infantry crossed rifle insignia to match the new rifle. For example when the Army adapted the model 1903 bolt action Springfield in 1903...crossed 1903 Springfield insignia's had to be issued. This all ended by the new 1922 regulation.
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the 3 stands for the 3 rd infantry [crossed rifles] H was the division, hence the 3 rd infantry division,
Typical infantry weapons included pistols and rifles. They were supported by machineguns, artillery, and mustard gas. Flamethrowers and shotguns were also used, but less frequently.
Yes. Especially towards the start of the war, bolt action and semi automatic rifles were the most common infantry weapon used.
rifles
400 to 600 yards, comparable to single-shot infantry rifles of the time.