The 50 Field Artillery Battalion 50A3(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by Assman & Sohne / F.W. Assman and bears authentic hallmarks: stylized "A" and "09" to the right (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: Germany
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: Assman & Sohne / F.W. Assman
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 50th Field Artillery Battalion was originally constituted on 5 July 1918 in the National Army as the 50th Field Artillery and assigned to the 15th Division. It was organized on 10 August 1918 at Camp Stanley, Texas. The unit was demobilized on 13 December 1918 at Camp Travis, Texas. It was reconstituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 50th Field Artillery Battalion. The battalion was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and assigned to the 6th Infantry Division. During World War II, the 50th Field Artillery Battalion participated in campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea, Luzon, and the Southern Philippines. The battalion was inactivated on 10 January 1949 in Korea.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50th_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States)