The 139 Field Artillery Regiment 139A3(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 139th Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in the National Guard as the 139th Field Artillery and assigned to the 38th Division on 29 September 1917. It was organized at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, from National Guard units from Indiana and Kentucky. The regiment served during World War I, participating in training and support roles, but did not see combat overseas before the Armistice. After the war, the unit was demobilized in 1919. The 139th was later reorganized and federally recognized in the interwar period, continuing its service as part of the National Guard. Over the years, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, reflecting changes in Army structure and mission requirements.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 139th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/139th_Field_Artillery_Regiment
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 139th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/139fa.htm