The 265 Field Artillery Battalion 265A2(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a german pin back, 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: Germany
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: German Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 265th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 18 July 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 August 1942 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The battalion served during World War II, participating in campaigns in the European Theater of Operations. Following the end of the war, the 265th Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 27 November 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. The unit was later allotted to the Organized Reserve Corps and reactivated on 17 January 1947 at Miami, Florida. Over the years, the battalion underwent several reorganizations and redesignations as part of the U.S. Army’s evolving artillery structure.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/265th_Field_Artillery_Battalion (Wikipedia, n.d.)