The 131 Field Artillery Regiment 131A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a open c catch, 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: Open C Catch, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 131st Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in the Texas National Guard as the 1st Texas Field Artillery and was organized in 1917. It was redesignated as the 131st Field Artillery and assigned to the 36th Division during World War I. The regiment served with distinction in France, participating in several campaigns. After World War I, the unit was demobilized but later reorganized and federally recognized in the interwar period. During World War II, the 131st Field Artillery was inducted into federal service and served in the Pacific Theater, where elements of the regiment became known as the "Lost Battalion" after being captured by Japanese forces in Java. Following the war, the regiment was reconstituted and has since continued to serve as part of the Texas Army National Guard, participating in various training exercises and supporting both state and federal missions.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 131st Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/131st_Field_Artillery_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 131st Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/131fa.htm