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The 14 Fighter Group 14A1(A/b, c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “NS MEYER INC" ~8mm over "N.Y.C." ~1.5mm over smaller shield (raised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
The 14th Fighter Group was constituted on 20 November 1940 and activated on 15 January 1941. Initially equipped with P-40 Warhawks, the group later transitioned to P-38 Lightnings. During World War II, the 14th Fighter Group was deployed to the European Theater of Operations, participating in combat operations in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. The group played a significant role in escorting bombers, conducting ground-attack missions, and engaging enemy aircraft. After the war, the group was inactivated on 9 September 1945. Activated in the US on 20 Nov 1946. Equipped first with P-47's and later with F-84's. Inactivated on 2 Oct 1949. It was later reactivated and redesignated several times, serving in various capacities during the Cold War era. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 14th Fighter Group. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Fighter_Group GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 14th Fighter Group. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/usaf/14fg.htm ArmyAirCorpsMuseum.org. 14th Fighter Group. Retrieved from https://www.armyaircorpsmuseum.org/14th_Fighter_Group.cfm