166 Field Artillery Regiment 166A1(A/b, c)

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The 166 Field Artillery Regiment 166A1(A/b, 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, electrostatically welded design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC.” ~9mm over “NEW YORK” ~7mm over extra small 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.

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The 166th Field Artillery Regiment was originally constituted in the Colorado National Guard as the 1st Separate Battalion, Field Artillery, and was organized on 1 July 1916. It was mustered into federal service on 4 July 1916 for duty on the Mexican border and mustered out on 6 March 1917. The unit was called into federal service again on 5 August 1917 and redesignated as the 148th Field Artillery, an element of the 41st Division, during World War I. After the war, the unit was demobilized on 29 June 1919 at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming. It was reorganized and federally recognized on 1 July 1923 as the 166th Field Artillery Regiment, Colorado National Guard, with headquarters at Denver. The regiment was inducted into federal service on 24 February 1941 and served during World War II. After the war, the unit underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, continuing its service as part of the Colorado Army National Guard. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 166th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/166th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 166th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/166fa.htm