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The 19 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defense 19A1(A/b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “NS MEYER INC." ~9mm over "NEW YORK” 6.5mm + shield below (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.
19th Coast Artillery Regiment (Harbor Defence) 1940–1947 (World War II) The 19th Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted on 20 October 1939 and activated on 1 February 1940 at Fort Rosecrans, California, as part of the Harbor Defenses of San Diego. The regiment was organized to provide coastal defense against potential enemy naval threats during World War II. Its batteries manned fixed gun emplacements and searchlights, supporting the broader coastal defense network along the Pacific coast. The regiment remained stationed at Fort Rosecrans throughout the war, performing garrison and training duties. Following the end of hostilities, the 19th Coast Artillery Regiment was inactivated on 1 September 1945 at Fort Rosecrans. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 19th Coast Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Coast_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 19th Coast Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/19ca.htm