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The 209 Field Artillery Battalion 209B1(A/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by The Green Company and bears authentic hallmarks: "GREEN K.C." (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.
209 Field Artillery Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 209th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 18 February 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated on 20 March 1943 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. The battalion was equipped with 155mm howitzers and trained for combat operations in the European Theater. During World War II, the 209th participated in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns, providing critical artillery support to advancing Allied forces. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 27 January 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 209th Field Artillery Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/209th_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 209th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/209fa.htm