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The 245 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion 245A6(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, electrostatically welded design. This piece was manufactured by Minero-Newcome & Co. and bears authentic hallmarks: "MINERO-NEWCOME & CO INC" ~13mm OVER N.Y.C." (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.
The 245th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion was a unit of the United States Army formed during World War II. Its primary mission was to provide air defense against enemy aircraft, protecting critical assets and troop formations. The battalion was equipped with anti-aircraft guns and associated radar and fire control systems, and it participated in various campaigns in the European Theater of Operations. Following the end of World War II, the 245th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion was inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown of U.S. military forces. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/245th_Anti-Aircraft_Artillery_Battalion (if available); https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/aaa.htm