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The 3 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 3A2(C/a, b) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER" ~8mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm and the Meyer shield to the side (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 3rd Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted on 27 February 1924 in the Regular Army and organized on 1 July 1924 at Fort MacArthur, California. The regiment was tasked with the harbor defense of the Los Angeles and San Diego areas, operating coastal artillery batteries to protect against naval threats. During World War II, the regiment was responsible for manning coastal defense installations and supporting the broader mission of the Harbor Defenses of Los Angeles. The unit underwent several reorganizations and redesignations during its service, reflecting changes in coastal defense strategy and technology. The regiment was eventually inactivated on 1 April 1944 as part of the Army’s transition away from traditional coastal artillery units. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Coast_Artillery_Regiment (APA: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 3rd Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Coast_Artillery_Regiment)