The 50 Field Artillery Battalion 50A2(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC.” ~9mm over “NEW YORK” ~7mm over extra small shield (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
50th Field Artillery Battalion
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 50th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 50th Field Artillery and was later redesignated as the 50th Field Artillery Battalion. It was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as part of the Army’s prewar expansion. During World War II, the battalion was assigned to the 6th Infantry Division and served in the Pacific Theater. The 50th Field Artillery Battalion participated in major campaigns including New Guinea, Luzon, and the Southern Philippines. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 10 January 1949 in Korea.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 50th Field Artillery Battalion (United States). n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50th_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. 50th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/50fa.htm