The 11 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion Automatic Weapons 11A3(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a european vertical safety pin back, two piece back: circular fastening plate, 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: Germany
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: European Vertical Safety Pin Back, Two Piece Back: Circular Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 11th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (Automatic Weapons) was a unit of the United States Army formed during World War II. Its primary mission was to provide mobile anti-aircraft defense for ground forces and critical installations against enemy aircraft. The battalion was equipped with automatic weapons, such as the 40mm Bofors and 20mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns, designed to engage low-flying aircraft. Throughout its service, the 11th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion participated in various campaigns, supporting both offensive and defensive operations by protecting troops and infrastructure from aerial attacks. The unit was eventually inactivated following the end of World War II, as the need for such specialized anti-aircraft units diminished in the postwar period.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Anti-aircraft artillery battalion (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-aircraft_artillery_battalion_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalions. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/aaa-bn.htm