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The 308 Field Artillery Battalion 308A3(C/b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Sterling HM and bears authentic hallmarks: "STERLING" (raised). 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.
308th Field Artillery Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 308th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army as the 308th Field Artillery and assigned to the 78th Division. It was organized at Camp Dix, New Jersey, and served in France during World War I. After demobilization in 1919, the unit was reconstituted in the Organized Reserves in 1926. During World War II, the battalion was redesignated as the 308th Field Artillery Battalion and again assigned to the 78th Infantry Division. It was ordered into active military service on 15 August 1942 at Camp Butner, North Carolina. The battalion participated in the Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns, providing artillery support during key operations in the European Theater. Following the end of hostilities, the 308th Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 22 May 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 308th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/308th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 308th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/308fa.htm