206 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 206A1(A/a, b)

$15.00

The 206 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 206A1(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. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~9.5mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~9.5mm (incised). 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 206th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was constituted in the Arkansas National Guard and federally recognized on 14 September 1921. The unit was organized and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. During World War II, the 206th was inducted into federal service on 6 January 1941 and assigned to the defense of the West Coast of the United States, providing anti-aircraft protection for key installations. The regiment was later deployed to the Aleutian Islands campaign, where it played a significant role in the defense against Japanese air attacks. Following the end of World War II, the 206th Coast Artillery Regiment was inactivated, and its lineage was perpetuated by successor air defense artillery units in the Arkansas National Guard. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 206th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/206th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 206th Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/206ca.htm