1st Battalion. 180th Infantry. Oklahoma Warriors. Infantry Branch Proud.
The crossed rifles of the infantry branch on this premium 15oz black ceramic mug represent more than a designation — they represent the specific lineage of the 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry, one of the most historically layered battalions in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. For the soldier who served in 1st Battalion specifically and wore the Oklahoma Warriors name, this is the branch pride piece that belongs on their desk.
A Battalion Lineage That Stretches Back to 1918.
The 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry traces its origins to 1918 as Company C, 3rd Infantry — reorganized as Company L, 180th Infantry in 1921, inducted into federal service in 1940, and reorganized multiple times through World War II before being inactivated at Camp Bowie, Texas in 1945. Reconstituted as the 45th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop in 1946, then the 45th Reconnaissance Company in 1948, then Company H, 180th Infantry in 1949, and ordered back into active federal service in 1950 for the Korean War — the 1st Battalion has answered every call under the 45th Infantry Division and the Oklahoma Warriors name.
Product Specifications
- Material: Premium black ceramic
- Capacity: 15 oz (0.44 L)
- Height: 4.72 in | Diameter: 3.15 in
- Rounded corners with classic C-handle
- High-quality sublimation printing
- Note: Black print on black mug may vary slightly in tone — use transparent background artwork for best results
A Gift for a 1st Battalion Oklahoma Warrior
For the veteran who served specifically with the 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry and carried the Oklahoma Warriors identity at the battalion level, this infantry branch mug is the most personal tribute in the 180th lineup. Perfect for retirements, Veterans Day, unit reunions, or honoring an Oklahoma Warrior whose battalion service is part of one of the Guard's most storied lineages.
Unit History
The 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry was originally organized in 1918 as Company C, 3rd Infantry, and redesignated as Company L, 180th Infantry in 1921. Inducted into federal service in 1940 and reorganized as the Headquarters Detachment, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry, it served as part of the 45th Infantry Division through World War II before being inactivated at Camp Bowie, Texas in 1945. Subsequently reorganized as the 45th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop (1946), 45th Reconnaissance Company (1948), and Company H, 180th Infantry (1949), the battalion was ordered back into active federal service in 1950 to serve in the Korean War.