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The 169 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion Automatic Weapons Self-Propelled 169A3(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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.
169th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (Automatic Weapons) (Self-Propelled) 1940–1947 (World War II) The 169th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (Automatic Weapons) (Self-Propelled) was constituted and activated during World War II as part of the U.S. Army’s rapid expansion of air defense capabilities. The battalion was equipped with self-propelled automatic weapons designed to provide mobile anti-aircraft protection for ground forces against enemy aircraft. It participated in campaigns in the European Theater of Operations, supporting Allied advances by defending key units and installations from aerial attack. Following the end of hostilities in Europe, the battalion was inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown of forces. References (AMA) GlobalSecurity.org. 169th AAA AW Battalion (SP). n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/169aaa.htm Wikipedia contributors. 169th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/169th_Anti-Aircraft_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States)