The 148 Field Artillery Battalion 148B1(C/b) 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. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER INC" ~10.75mm over "NEW YORK” ~7mm + shield below (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.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: N.S. Meyer
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 148th Field Artillery Battalion was originally constituted in the National Guard as the 2nd Field Artillery, Idaho National Guard, and was organized in 1917. It was redesignated as the 148th Field Artillery and assigned to the 41st Division during World War I. The unit served in France, participating in several campaigns before being demobilized in 1919. It was reorganized and federally recognized in the interwar period and was again activated for service during World War II, where it participated in campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon. After World War II, the battalion underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, reflecting changes in the structure of the Army National Guard.
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/148th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States)
- https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/148fa.htm