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The 143 Field Artillery Regiment 143A3(C/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBORO" ~8mm (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.
143rd Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 143rd Field Artillery Regiment was constituted in the National Guard in 1917 and organized at Camp Kearny, California, as part of the 40th Division. The regiment deployed to France with the American Expeditionary Forces, where it served primarily as a training and replacement unit, supplying artillerymen to front-line organizations. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized in 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reorganized and federally recognized in the California National Guard during the early 1920s. Throughout the interwar years, the 143rd Field Artillery participated in annual training exercises and maintained readiness as part of the 40th Division, supporting both state and federal missions. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 143rd Field Artillery Regiment was inducted into federal service in March 1941 as part of the prewar mobilization. During World War II, the regiment was reorganized, and its battalions served in various theaters. The 1st Battalion, redesignated as the 143rd Field Artillery Battalion, participated in the European Theater, including campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment’s elements were inactivated following the end of hostilities in 1945. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 143rd Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/143rd_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 143rd Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/143fa.htm