The 160 Field Artillery Regiment 160A1(A/a) 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. 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: No Hallmark
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 160th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted in the Oklahoma National Guard on 14 October 1921 as the 160th Field Artillery and assigned to the 45th Division. It was organized and federally recognized on 14 October 1921 with headquarters at Tulsa, Oklahoma. The regiment was inducted into federal service on 16 September 1940 at home stations. During World War II, the 160th Field Artillery served with distinction in several campaigns, including Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the regiment was inactivated on 22 November 1945 at Camp Bowie, Texas. It was reorganized and federally recognized again on 10 September 1946 with headquarters at Tulsa. The unit has since undergone several reorganizations and continues to serve as part of the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
Sources:
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 160th Field Artillery Regiment. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/160fa.htm
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 160th Field Artillery Regiment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/160th_Field_Artillery_Regiment