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The 116 Field Artillery Regiment 116A2(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
116th Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 116th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted in the National Guard in 1917 and organized at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, as part of the 31st Division. The regiment deployed to France with the division, serving primarily as a replacement and training unit for artillery personnel. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized in 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reorganized and federally recognized in the Florida National Guard in 1921, with headquarters at Tampa. Throughout the interwar years, the 116th Field Artillery participated in annual training and maintained readiness as part of the 31st Division, supporting both state and federal missions. 1940–1947 (World War II) Inducted into federal service in November 1940, the 116th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 116th Field Artillery Battalion in 1942. Assigned to the 31st Infantry Division, the battalion deployed to the Pacific Theater, participating in campaigns in New Guinea, the Southern Philippines, and the liberation of Mindanao. The unit was inactivated in Japan in December 1945 following the end of hostilities. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) After World War II, the 116th Field Artillery was reorganized and federally recognized in the Florida National Guard. During the Korean War era, the regiment remained stateside, focusing on training and readiness responsibilities. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 116th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/116th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 116th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/116fa.htm