The 138 Field Artillery Regiment 138A1(A/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 138th Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in the Kentucky National Guard as the 2nd Infantry Regiment and organized in 1917. It was redesignated as the 138th Field Artillery and assigned to the 38th Division in 1917. The regiment served in France during World War I, participating in the Meuse-Argonne and Ypres-Lys campaigns. After the war, the unit was demobilized in 1919 but was reorganized in the Kentucky National Guard in 1921. During World War II, the 138th Field Artillery was inducted into federal service in 1941 and served in the Pacific Theater, participating in campaigns in New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon. The regiment has since undergone several reorganizations and continues to serve as part of the Kentucky Army National Guard.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 138th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/138th_Field_Artillery_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 138th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/138fa.htm