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The 131 Field Artillery Battalion 131A4(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, electrostatically welded 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.
The 131st Field Artillery Battalion was originally constituted as part of the Texas National Guard and has a lineage dating back to the early 20th century. The unit was federalized for service during World War I and later reorganized and redesignated several times throughout its history. During World War II, the 131st Field Artillery Battalion was mobilized and served in the Pacific Theater, where it became known as the "Lost Battalion" after being captured by Japanese forces in Java in 1942. The battalion's members endured captivity as prisoners of war until the end of the conflict. After World War II, the unit was reconstituted and continued its service as part of the Texas Army National Guard, participating in various training exercises and supporting domestic operations. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 131st Field Artillery Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/131st_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 131st Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/131fa.htm