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The 17 Field Artillery Regiment 17A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
17th Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 17th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized at Camp Robinson, Wisconsin. During World War I, the regiment was assigned to the 2nd Division and deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. The 17th Field Artillery participated in major campaigns including Aisne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Ile de France 1918, Lorraine 1918, and Champagne 1918. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was inactivated in 1921. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reactivated in the interwar years and continued to serve as part of the Regular Army, maintaining readiness and participating in training exercises. It was assigned to various posts and underwent several reorganizations during this period. 1940–1947 (World War II) During World War II, the 17th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and its battalions served in multiple theaters. The regiment participated in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany, including the Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. The regiment’s battalions provided critical artillery support to infantry and armored units throughout the conflict. Following the end of World War II, the regiment was inactivated in Germany in 1946. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 17th Field Artillery Regiment was reactivated during the early Cold War period and elements of the regiment served in the Korean War. The regiment participated in several campaigns, including UN Defensive, UN Offensive, CCF Intervention, First UN Counteroffensive, CCF Spring Offensive, UN Summer-Fall Offensive, Second Korean Winter, Korea Summer-Fall 1952, Third Korean Winter, and Korea Summer 1953. The regiment’s artillery units provided fire support for United Nations forces throughout the conflict. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) During the Cold War and Vietnam era, the 17th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized under the Combat Arms Regimental System. Elements of the regiment served in Vietnam, participating in numerous campaigns and providing artillery support to U.S. and allied forces. The regiment’s battalions earned campaign participation credit for multiple phases of the Vietnam War. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 17th Field Artillery Regiment continues to serve as part of the U.S. Army, with its battalions supporting operations during the Global War on Terror. Elements of the regiment have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, providing artillery support in major operations and earning campaign participation credit for their service. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 17th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 17th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/17fa.htm