The 123 Field Artillery Regiment 123A4(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. 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 123rd Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in the Illinois National Guard as the 7th Infantry Regiment and organized in 1893. The unit was redesignated as the 123rd Field Artillery Regiment in 1917 and assigned to the 33rd Division. During World War I, the regiment served in France and participated in several campaigns, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. After the war, the regiment was demobilized in 1919 but was reorganized in the Illinois National Guard in 1921. The 123rd Field Artillery Regiment was again federalized for service during World War II, where it served in the Pacific Theater. Following the war, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, continuing its service as part of the Illinois Army National Guard.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 123rd Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/123rd_Field_Artillery_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 123rd Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/123fa.htm