{"product_id":"black-mug-15oz-vietnam-combat-infantry-veteran-w-1st-bn-35th-inf-25th-id-ssi-x-302","title":"Black Mug 15oz - Vietnam Combat Infantry Veteran w 1st Bn 35th Inf - 25th ID SSI X 300","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCacti. 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry. Tropic Lightning. Vietnam Combat Infantry Veteran.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCombat Infantryman Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e is earned, not given. This premium 15oz black ceramic mug honors the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnam Combat Infantry Veterans\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003e1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment \"Cacti\"\u003c\/strong\u003e who served under the \u003cstrong\u003e25th Infantry Division \"Tropic Lightning\"\u003c\/strong\u003e SSI — soldiers who closed with and destroyed the enemy in the jungles of Vietnam and came home carrying the weight of that experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Cacti. From the Border to the Jungle.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated on 1 July 1916 at Douglas, Arizona from elements of the 11th, 18th, and 22nd Infantry Regiments, the \u003cstrong\u003e35th Infantry Regiment \"Cacti\"\u003c\/strong\u003e has a combat lineage stretching from the Mexico-US border — including the \u003cstrong\u003eBattle of Ambos Nogales\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1918 — through World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, always as part of the \u003cstrong\u003e25th Infantry Division\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Vietnam, the 1st Battalion carried the Cacti name and the Tropic Lightning SSI into some of the war's most demanding infantry combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Premium black ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 15 oz (0.44 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4.72 in | Diameter: 3.15 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded corners with classic C-handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality sublimation printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Black print on black mug may vary slightly in tone — use transparent background artwork for best results\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Gift for a Cacti Vietnam Combat Veteran\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Vietnam Combat Infantry Veteran who served with the \u003cstrong\u003e1st Battalion, 35th Infantry\u003c\/strong\u003e and the 25th ID, or the family member who wants to honor their service, this mug is a deeply personal tribute. The Cacti regiment name, Tropic Lightning SSI, and Combat Infantry Veteran designation together make it instantly meaningful to those who were there — perfect for Veterans Day, Vietnam War commemorations, reunions, or honoring an infantryman who earned his CIB in the jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnit History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e35th Infantry Regiment\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"Cacti\") was created on 1 July 1916 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Douglas,_Arizona\"\u003eDouglas, Arizona\u003c\/a\u003e from elements of the 11th, 18th, and 22nd Infantry Regiments. It served on the Mexico–US border during World War I and fought the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Battle_of_Ambos_Nogales\"\u003eBattle of Ambos Nogales\u003c\/a\u003e on 27 August 1918. In World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, the regiment served as part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/25th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)\"\u003e25th Infantry Division\u003c\/a\u003e (Tropic Lightning). As of 2012, the only active element is the 2nd Battalion, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"15oz","offer_id":43135364071563,"sku":null,"price":438.79,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/1650\/2411\/files\/1_0b483aa2-5616-446b-83ea-d3e5daacfb6c.jpg?v=1741414943","url":"https:\/\/themipbrand.com\/en-mx\/products\/black-mug-15oz-vietnam-combat-infantry-veteran-w-1st-bn-35th-inf-25th-id-ssi-x-302","provider":"MIP Brand Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}