The 20 Artillery 20A4(C/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.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 20th Artillery was first constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army as the 20th Field Artillery and organized on 1 June 1917 at Camp Wilson, Texas. The unit served in France during World War I and was demobilized in 1919. It was reconstituted and consolidated with the 20th Field Artillery Battalion in 1940, serving with distinction during World War II in campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The unit underwent several reorganizations and redesignations throughout its history, reflecting changes in artillery doctrine and Army structure. The 20th Artillery has continued to serve in various capacities, supporting U.S. Army operations in both peacetime and conflict.
Sources:
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 20th Field Artillery Regiment. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/20fa.htm
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 20th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States)