16 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 16A1(A/a, b)

$20.00

The 16 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 16A1(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" ~8mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm and the Meyer shield to the side (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 16th Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted on 27 February 1924 as part of the Regular Army and organized on 1 July 1924 at Fort Armstrong, Hawaii. The regiment was assigned to the Harbor Defenses of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, providing coastal defense for the strategic harbor installations in Hawaii. The unit was responsible for manning coastal artillery batteries and supporting the defense infrastructure against potential naval threats. During World War II, the 16th Coast Artillery Regiment played a key role in the defense of Oahu, particularly during the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. The regiment continued its harbor defense mission throughout the war until it was inactivated on 1 February 1946 as the threat to the Hawaiian Islands diminished and coastal artillery units were phased out. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 16th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 16th Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/16ca.htm