198 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 198A1(A/a, b)

$15.00

The 198 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 198A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, 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.

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The 198th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was a unit of the United States Army organized to provide anti-aircraft defense. Constituted in the Delaware National Guard, the regiment was federally recognized on 1 July 1924. The 198th was mobilized for active duty on 16 September 1940 as part of the U.S. Army’s expansion in anticipation of World War II. During the war, the regiment was deployed to various locations, including the defense of the Panama Canal and later the Aleutian Islands, where it played a role in protecting key military installations from aerial attack. The regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations during its service, reflecting the evolving needs of anti-aircraft defense during the conflict. After World War II, the unit was inactivated and its lineage continued through subsequent reorganizations within the Delaware Army National Guard. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 198th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/198th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 198th Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/198ca.htm