The 117 Field Artillery Regiment 117A1(A/a) 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. 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: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 117th Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in the National Guard of the United States as the 1st Field Artillery, Tennessee National Guard, and was organized in 1917. The unit was redesignated as the 117th Field Artillery and assigned to the 30th Division during World War I. The regiment participated in major campaigns in France, including the Ypres-Lys and Somme Offensive. After World War I, the unit was demobilized but later reorganized and federally recognized in the interwar period. During World War II, the 117th Field Artillery was again activated and served in the European Theater, supporting Allied operations. The regiment has undergone several reorganizations and redesignations throughout its history and continues to serve as part of the Army National Guard.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 117th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/117th_Field_Artillery_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 117th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/117fa.htm