The 43 Field Artillery Battalion 43A1(C/c) 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. This piece was manufactured by Emblem Supply Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "1E" (raised). 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: Emblem Supply Co. Inc.
Construction: Pin Back, Electrostatically Welded
Unit History
The 43rd Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 43rd Field Artillery. It was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During World War II, the battalion was assigned to the 8th Infantry Division and participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Following the end of the war, the battalion was inactivated on 20 October 1945 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. It was later redesignated and reactivated as part of the Army’s postwar restructuring.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/43rd_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States)