The 213 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 213A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~12mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~11mm (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.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Manufacturer: A.H. Dondero
Unit History
213th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft)
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 213th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was a Pennsylvania National Guard unit originally organized in the interwar period and federally recognized in 1924. With the onset of World War II, the regiment was inducted into federal service on 16 September 1940. The 213th was tasked with providing anti-aircraft defense for key installations and areas within the continental United States, including the protection of industrial and military sites from potential air attack. The regiment underwent several reorganizations during the war, reflecting the evolving needs of air defense. In 1944, the 213th was broken up and its elements were redesignated as separate anti-aircraft artillery battalions, which continued to serve in various capacities until the end of the conflict. The original regimental headquarters was inactivated in 1944 as part of this reorganization.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 213th Coast Artillery (United States). n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/213th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. 213th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft). n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/213ca.htm