The 46 Field Artillery Battalion 46A2(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~11mm over "NEW YORK" ~8mm + shield to the left (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.
Product Details
Item Type: Military Collectible
Era: WWII
Manufacturer: N.S. Meyer
Unit History
46th Field Artillery Battalion
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 46th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During World War II, the battalion was assigned to the 5th Infantry Division and served in the European Theater. It participated in major campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The battalion provided critical artillery support during the division’s advance across France and into Germany. Following the end of hostilities, the 46th Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 20 September 1946 at Camp Campbell, Kentucky.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 46th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/46th_Field_Artillery_Battalion
GlobalSecurity.org. 46th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/46fa.htm