243 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 243A3(C/a, b)

The 243 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 243A3(C/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. 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
• Origin: United States
• Materials: Brass, Enamel
• Manufacturer: No Hallmark
• Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered

Unit History

The 243rd Coast Artillery Regiment was a unit of the United States Army organized for the purpose of harbor defense. Constituted in the Organized Reserve as the 243rd Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) Regiment, it was allotted to the Harbor Defenses of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The regiment was organized in 1924 and was responsible for manning the coastal artillery batteries that protected the approaches to Narragansett Bay, a critical naval and shipping area. The 243rd Coast Artillery Regiment was part of the broader system of coastal defenses established by the United States to guard against enemy naval threats, particularly during the interwar period and World War II. The regiment was inactivated following the end of World War II as advances in military technology rendered traditional coastal artillery obsolete. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/243rd_Coast_Artillery_Regiment (United States)