The 244 Coast Artillery Regiment Tractor Drawn 244A2(C/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 244th Coast Artillery Regiment (Tractor Drawn) was a unit of the United States Army Coast Artillery Corps. Constituted in the interwar period, the regiment was organized to provide mobile, heavy artillery support for coastal defense, utilizing tractor-drawn artillery pieces. The 244th was part of the broader coastal defense system established to protect key harbors and strategic points along the U.S. coastline. During World War II, the regiment was mobilized for active service, contributing to the defense of the continental United States against potential enemy naval threats. The unit's structure and equipment reflected the evolving doctrine of mobile coastal artillery, which emphasized flexibility and rapid deployment in response to changing threats. After the war, as coastal artillery became less central to U.S. defense strategy, the 244th Coast Artillery Regiment was eventually inactivated.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 244th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/244th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). Coast Artillery Regiments. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/coast-artillery-regiments.htm