Command Element — 49th Infantry Division HQ, "The 49ers"
This 15oz black ceramic mug honors the soldiers of Headquarters, 49th Infantry Division — "The 49ers" of the California Army National Guard, featuring the full combination of the divisional Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI), Branch insignia, and service ribbon. The most complete insignia tribute to the HQ soldiers who planned, coordinated, and directed the 49th Infantry Division's Cold War mission — the DUI for the unit, the branch for the trade, the ribbon for the service.
Mug Specs
- Material: Premium black ceramic
- Capacity: 15oz (0.44L) — for the veteran who carries history into every morning
- Dimensions: 4.72" height × 3.15" diameter
- Handle: Ergonomic C-handle for a steady, confident grip
- Print: High-quality sublimation printing for sharp, lasting detail
- Note: Black print on black mug may vary slightly in tone — use transparent background for best contrast
About the 49th Infantry Division
The 49th Infantry Division was a unit of the United States Army National Guard during the Cold War, formed from the 52nd Infantry Division and renumbered in 1947 to honor the centennial of the California Gold Rush — earning the iconic "49ers" nickname. The division served as a critical Cold War force structure unit for California's Army National Guard until its inactivation in 1968. Headquarters soldiers of the 49th carried the full weight of the division's identity — DUI, branch, and ribbon — representing the command element that kept the 49ers mission-ready throughout the Cold War era.
DUI. Branch. Ribbon. The complete HQ story of the 49ers.
An ideal gift for 49th Infantry Division HQ veterans, California Army National Guard alumni, Cold War era veterans, and military heritage collectors.