263 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 263A1(A/a, b)

$30.00

The 263 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 263A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a double screw back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~9.5mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~9.5mm (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.

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The 263rd Coast Artillery Regiment (Harbor Defense) was a unit of the United States Army organized to provide coastal defense for American harbors. The regiment traces its origins to the South Carolina National Guard and was federally recognized on 1 July 1924. Its primary mission was to man and operate the harbor defenses of Charleston, South Carolina, as part of the broader network of coastal artillery units responsible for protecting key ports and naval installations along the U.S. coastline. During World War II, the 263rd Coast Artillery Regiment was mobilized for active service, contributing to the defense of the southeastern seaboard. The regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations during its service, reflecting changes in coastal defense strategy and technology. After the war, the need for traditional coastal artillery diminished, and the unit was eventually inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown and reorganization of the Army's coastal defense forces. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 263rd Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/263rd_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 263rd Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/263ca.htm