120 Field Artillery Regiment 120A1(A/a)

$15.00

The 120 Field Artillery Regiment 120A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by A.J. Dennison and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.J. DENNISON & CO" over "RIVERSIDE R.I." (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.

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The 120th Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in the Wisconsin National Guard as the 1st Field Artillery and organized in 1917. It was redesignated as the 120th 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 Wisconsin National Guard in 1921. During World War II, the 120th Field Artillery was again federalized and served as part of the 32nd Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater, participating in campaigns in New Guinea and Luzon. The regiment has undergone several reorganizations and redesignations throughout its history and continues to serve as part of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Sources: GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 120th Field Artillery Regiment. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/120fa.htm Wikipedia. (n.d.). 120th Field Artillery Regiment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/120th_Field_Artillery_Regiment