The 1 Coast Artillery Regiment 1A2(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, hand soldered design. Collectors often search for this type of item as a Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Screw Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 1st Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted on 27 February 1901 in the Regular Army as the 1st Regiment of Artillery (Coast Artillery Corps) and organized on 1 July 1901 at Fort Monroe, Virginia. The regiment was tasked with the coastal defense of the United States, operating heavy artillery batteries along the Atlantic coast. During World War I, elements of the regiment were deployed for the defense of key harbors and participated in the expansion of coastal fortifications. The regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations throughout its history, reflecting changes in coastal defense strategy and technology. The 1st Coast Artillery Regiment was inactivated on 1 February 1946 at Fort Sherman, Canal Zone, following the end of World War II, as advances in military technology rendered traditional coastal artillery units obsolete.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 1st Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Coast_Artillery_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 1st Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/1ca.htm