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The 171 Field Artillery Battalion 171A2(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. 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.
The 171st Field Artillery Battalion was a unit of the United States Army that served during the mid-20th century. The battalion was constituted and organized as part of the Army’s field artillery branch, providing indirect fire support to maneuver units. The 171st Field Artillery Battalion participated in various training exercises and was prepared for deployment as needed during its period of activity. The unit’s lineage, honors, and specific campaign participation are not widely documented in public sources, but it formed part of the broader structure of U.S. Army field artillery units during its service. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_field_artillery_battalions_of_the_United_States_Army