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The 108 Field Artillery Regiment 108A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBORO" ~8mm (raised). 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.
The 108th Field Artillery Regiment traces its origins to 1840 as the Washington Grays, an independent artillery company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The unit was mustered into federal service during the Civil War as Battery A, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, participating in major campaigns including Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. After the war, the unit underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, eventually becoming the 108th Field Artillery in 1916. During World War I, the regiment served as part of the 28th Division, participating in the Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne campaigns. In World War II, the 108th Field Artillery Battalion again served with the 28th Infantry Division, seeing action in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The unit has continued to serve as part of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, supporting both state and federal missions into the 21st century. Sources: GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 108th Field Artillery Regiment. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/108fa.htm Wikipedia. (n.d.). 108th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/108th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States)