The 164 Field Artillery Battalion 164A1(A/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “NS MEYER INC" ~8mm over "N.Y.C." ~1.5mm over smaller shield (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.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: N.S. Meyer
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 164th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the National Guard as the 164th Field Artillery and allotted to the state of Colorado. It was organized and federally recognized on 1 July 1937 with headquarters at Denver, Colorado. The unit was inducted into federal service on 24 February 1941 at Denver. During World War II, the battalion was reorganized and redesignated on 1 March 1943 as the 164th Field Artillery Battalion, an element of the 44th Infantry Division. The battalion participated in campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the unit was inactivated on 12 November 1945 at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/164th_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States)