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

$20.00

The 16 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defense 16A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.

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16th Coast Artillery Regiment (Harbor Defense) 1940–1947 (World War II) The 16th Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted in the Regular Army on 27 February 1924 and organized on 1 July 1924 at Fort Armstrong, Hawaii. The regiment was responsible for the harbor defenses of Oahu, providing coastal artillery protection for the strategically vital Hawaiian Islands. During World War II, the 16th Coast Artillery played a critical role in the defense of Pearl Harbor and other key installations, manning coastal gun batteries and supporting anti-aircraft operations. The regiment remained active throughout the war, adapting to evolving threats and technological advancements in coastal defense. Following the end of hostilities, the 16th Coast Artillery Regiment was inactivated on 1 February 1947 at Fort Kamehameha, Hawaii. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 16th Coast Artillery (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 16th Coast Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/16ca.htm