The 270 Artillery 270A2(C/c, d) 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. 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: Pin Back, Electrostatically Welded
Unit History
The 270th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 14 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, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of the war, the 270th Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 27 November 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/270th_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States); https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/270fa.htm