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The 317 Field Artillery Battalion 317A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBORO" ~1/4" over "MASS" ~1/8" (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.
317th Field Artillery Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 317th Field Artillery Battalion was originally constituted in the National Army in 1917 and served as part of the 81st Division during World War I. Reactivated for World War II, the battalion was assigned to the 81st Infantry Division. During the war, the 317th Field Artillery Battalion participated in campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including the Western Pacific and Ryukyus operations. The battalion provided critical artillery support during the division’s combat operations, contributing to the successful capture of key objectives. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated in Japan on 1 January 1946. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 317th Field Artillery Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/317th_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 317th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/317fa.htm