The 119 Field Artillery Regiment 119A2(C/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. This piece was manufactured by The Green Company and bears authentic hallmarks: "GREEN K.C." (incised). 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: The Green Company
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 119th Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in the Michigan National Guard as the 1st Field Artillery and organized in 1917. It was redesignated as the 119th Field Artillery and assigned to the 32nd Division during World War I. The regiment served with distinction in France, participating in several major campaigns including Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. After the war, the unit was demobilized in 1919 but was reorganized in the Michigan National Guard in 1921. The 119th Field Artillery was again federalized for service during World War II, where it was assigned to the 32nd Infantry Division and participated in the Pacific Theater, including the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns. Following World War II, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and continues to serve as part of the Michigan Army National Guard.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (2023). 119th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/119th_Field_Artillery_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 119th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/119fa.htm