15 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 15A2(A/a, b)

$15.00

The 15 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 15A2(A/a, b) 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 N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER" ~5/16" over "NEW YORK” ~5/16" and the Meyer shield to the side (raised) . 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 15th Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted on 27 February 1924 as part of the Regular Army and organized on 1 July 1924 at Fort Kamehameha, Hawaii. The regiment was assigned to the Harbor Defenses of Pearl Harbor, providing coastal and harbor defense for the strategic military installations in Hawaii. The 15th Coast Artillery Regiment was responsible for manning fixed gun batteries and supporting the defense infrastructure designed to protect against naval threats. During World War II, the regiment played a key role in the defense of Pearl Harbor, particularly during the Japanese attack on 7 December 1941. The unit continued its harbor defense mission throughout the war until it was inactivated on 1 September 1944 as part of the reorganization of coastal artillery units. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 15th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 15th Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/15ca.htm