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The 11 Bombardment Group 11A3(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by GEMSCO and bears authentic hallmarks: "GEMSCO" ~6mm over "N.Y." (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 11th Bombardment Group was first constituted on 1 October 1927 as the 11th Observation Group and was activated on 1 February 1929. It was redesignated as the 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy) on 1 March 1935. The group was stationed at various locations in the United States before World War II, including Rockwell Field, California, and Hickam Field, Hawaii. During World War II, the 11th Bombardment Group played a significant role in the Pacific Theater. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the group participated in the defense of Hawaii and later conducted long-range bombing missions against Japanese forces in the Central Pacific, including campaigns in the Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, Mariana Islands, and the Philippines. The group was equipped primarily with B-17 Flying Fortress and later B-24 Liberator bombers. After the war, the 11th Bombardment Group was inactivated on 20 October 1947. It was later reactivated and redesignated several times, reflecting changes in its mission and aircraft, including service during the early years of the Cold War. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 11th Bombardment Group. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Bombardment_Group GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 11th Bombardment Group. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usaf/11bg.htm