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The 16 Field Artillery Regiment 16A2(C/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by American Metal Crafts Co / Amcraft and bears authentic hallmarks: "AMCRAFT" over "ATTLEBORO" over "MASS" (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.
16th Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 16th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized on 21 May 1917 at Camp Robinson, Wisconsin. Assigned to the 4th Division, the regiment deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. During World War I, the 16th Field Artillery participated in major campaigns including Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was inactivated on 21 September 1921 at Camp Lewis, Washington. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reactivated on 1 August 1922 at Fort Myer, Virginia. Throughout the interwar years, the 16th Field Artillery served in various posts, focusing on training and readiness as part of the Regular Army’s peacetime establishment. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 16th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and redesignated several times during World War II. On 1 October 1940, it was reorganized as the 16th Field Artillery Battalion and assigned to the 9th Infantry Division. The battalion participated in key campaigns in the European Theater, including Algeria-French Morocco (with arrowhead), Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The unit provided critical artillery support during major operations, contributing to the division’s combat effectiveness. After the war, the battalion was inactivated on 20 November 1946 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 16th Field Artillery Battalion was reactivated on 12 July 1948 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, as part of the 9th Infantry Division. During the Korean War era, the battalion remained stateside, focusing on training and readiness, and did not deploy to Korea. It was inactivated again on 1 December 1957 in Germany. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) On 1 December 1957, the unit was reorganized and redesignated as the 16th Artillery, a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System. Elements of the regiment served in various capacities, including deployments to Vietnam, where they participated in multiple campaigns and provided artillery support to U.S. and allied forces. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The regiment’s lineage continues through its battalions, which have served in various artillery roles within the U.S. Army. Elements of the 16th Field Artillery have participated in operations during the Global War on Terror, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, providing fire support and contributing to joint and combined operations. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 16th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 16th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/16fa.htm