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

$30.00

The 263 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defense 263A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.

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263rd Coast Artillery Regiment (Harbor Defense) 1940–1947 (World War II) The 263rd 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 263rd Coast Artillery (Harbor Defense) Regiment, it was activated to provide coastal defense for key American ports during World War II. The regiment was responsible for manning fixed gun emplacements, searchlights, and fire control systems designed to protect against enemy naval and air threats. Throughout the war, the 263rd played a critical role in the continental defense network, ensuring the security of vital harbor facilities. Following the end of World War II, the regiment was inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown of coastal artillery units. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 263rd Coast Artillery (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/263rd_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 263rd Coast Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/263ca.htm