143 Field Artillery Regiment 143A2(A/a)

$15.00

The 143 Field Artillery Regiment 143A2(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by American Metal Crafts Co / Amcraft and bears authentic hallmarks: "AMERICAN METAL CRAFTS CO." in a circle around "ATTLEBORO" over a star and "MASS" (incised). 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.

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The 143rd Field Artillery Regiment was constituted in the California National Guard on 1 July 1917 as the 143rd Field Artillery and assigned to the 40th Division. The regiment was organized and federally recognized on 5 August 1917 at Camp Kearny, California. During World War I, the 143rd Field Artillery served in France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. After the war, the regiment was demobilized on 22 May 1919 at Camp Kearny. The unit was reorganized and federally recognized again on 22 August 1921 in the California National Guard as the 143rd Field Artillery. It was inducted into federal service on 3 March 1941 and participated in World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. Following the war, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, reflecting changes in the structure of the Army National Guard. The 143rd Field Artillery Regiment has continued to serve as a key artillery unit within the California Army National Guard, supporting both state and federal missions. Sources: GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 143rd Field Artillery Regiment. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/143fa.htm Wikipedia. (n.d.). 143rd Field Artillery Regiment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/143rd_Field_Artillery_Regiment