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The 11 Field Artillery Regiment 11A5(C/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER" ~8mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm and the Meyer shield to the side (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 Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 11th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized on 1 June 1917 at Douglas, Arizona. Assigned to the 6th Division, the regiment deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. It participated in the Meuse-Argonne and Lorraine campaigns. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was inactivated on 31 August 1921 at Camp Grant, Illinois. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reactivated on 1 January 1922 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. During the interwar years, the 11th Field Artillery Regiment served primarily as a training and garrison unit, supporting artillery instruction and readiness within the Army. 1940–1947 (World War II) During World War II, the 11th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 11th Field Artillery Battalion and assigned to the 24th Infantry Division. The battalion participated in major campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon. It provided critical artillery support during amphibious assaults and ground operations. The battalion was inactivated in Japan on 15 October 1947 following occupation duties. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 11th Field Artillery Battalion was reactivated on 1 July 1949 at Fort Clayton, Canal Zone, and later returned to the 24th Infantry Division. During the Korean War, the battalion saw extensive combat, participating in campaigns such as the UN Defensive, UN Offensive, Chinese Communist Forces Intervention, and the subsequent counteroffensives. The battalion remained active in Korea until the end of hostilities and continued to serve as part of the division’s artillery component. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) In 1957, the unit was reorganized and redesignated as the 11th Artillery, a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System. Elements of the regiment served in various artillery battalions, supporting U.S. Army operations during the Cold War and Vietnam era, including deployments to Southeast Asia. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 11th Field Artillery Regiment’s lineage continues through its battalions, which have supported U.S. Army operations worldwide. Elements of the regiment have participated in training, readiness, and combat operations, including deployments during the Global War on Terror. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 11th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 11th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/11fa.htm