The 393 Field Artillery Battalion 393A1(A/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 393rd Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 23 February 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 March 1943 at Camp Phillips, Kansas. The battalion served during World War II, participating in campaigns in the European Theater, including Rhineland and Central Europe. Following the end of the war, the 393rd Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 27 January 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/393rd_Field_Artillery_Battalion (Wikipedia, n.d.)