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The 2 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 2A1(A/b) 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 2nd Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted on 27 February 1901 in the Regular Army as the 2nd Regiment of Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps. It was organized on 1 July 1901 at Fort Slocum, New York. The regiment was responsible for the harbor defense of various strategic locations along the U.S. coastline, including New York and later Boston. Throughout its service, the 2nd Coast Artillery Regiment operated heavy coastal artillery and was tasked with protecting key harbors from naval threats. The regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations during its history, reflecting changes in coastal defense strategy and technology. The unit was inactivated on 1 April 1944 as part of the general reorganization of the Coast Artillery Corps during World War II. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 2nd Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Coast_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 2nd Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/2ca.htm