212 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 212A3(A/a, b)

$15.00

The 212 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 212A3(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 H.R. Newcome & Co. and bears authentic hallmarks: "H.R. NEWCOME & CO." ~11mm over "N.Y.C." ~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 212th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was a unit of the United States Army organized to provide anti-aircraft defense. Constituted in the interwar period, the regiment was part of the Coast Artillery Corps, which was responsible for coastal and anti-aircraft defense of the United States. The 212th was activated and served primarily in the continental United States during World War II, where it was tasked with protecting key installations and urban areas from potential air attacks. The regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations as the Army adapted to changing defense needs during the war. Following the end of World War II, the 212th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown and reorganization of the Army’s air defense forces. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 212th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/212th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 212th Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/212ca.htm