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The 213 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 213A3(A/a) 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 Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBORO" ~8mm (raised). 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.
The 213th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was a unit of the United States Army National Guard. It was originally organized in 1917 as the 213th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, and was federally recognized on 1 July 1924. The regiment was based in Pennsylvania and was part of the Pennsylvania National Guard. During World War II, the 213th Coast Artillery Regiment was mobilized for active federal service on 16 September 1940. The unit was tasked with providing anti-aircraft defense for key installations and areas within the United States. The regiment was later broken up in 1944, with its elements reorganized and redesignated as separate anti-aircraft artillery battalions. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 213th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/213th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 213th Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/213ca.htm