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The 11 Bombardment Group 11A3(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
11th Bombardment Group 1940–1947 (World War II) The 11th Bombardment Group was constituted on 1 February 1923 and activated on 1 June 1931. At the onset of World War II, the group was stationed at Hickam Field, Hawaii, and suffered losses during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. Following the attack, the group participated in the defense of Hawaii and conducted patrol and search missions. In 1942, the 11th Bombardment Group deployed to the South Pacific, operating from bases in Fiji, Espiritu Santo, and Guadalcanal. The group flew B-17 Flying Fortress and later B-24 Liberator bombers, participating in campaigns across the Solomon Islands, the Central Pacific, and the Western Pacific. The group earned campaign credits for operations in the Air Offensive, Japan; Central Pacific; Guadalcanal; Northern Solomons; Eastern Mandates; Western Pacific; and Ryukyus. The 11th Bombardment Group was inactivated on 20 October 1946 in Guam. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 11th Bombardment Group. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Bombardment_Group GlobalSecurity.org. 11th Bombardment Group. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usaf/11bg.htm