The 17 Field Artillery Regiment 17A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a vertical pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by L.G. Balfour and bears authentic hallmarks: "L.G. BALFOUR CO" in a circle (incised). 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: L.G. Balfour
Construction: Vertical Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 17th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized on 6 June 1917 at Camp Robinson, Wisconsin. The regiment served in France during World War I, participating in several campaigns including St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. After the war, the unit was assigned to various divisions and underwent several reorganizations and redesignations. During World War II, the regiment was active in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The 17th Field Artillery Regiment has continued to serve in various capacities throughout the Cold War and into the present, supporting U.S. Army operations worldwide.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 17th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 17th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/17fa.htm