508 Field Artillery Battalion 508A1(A/c)

$15.00

The 508 Field Artillery Battalion 508A1(A/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 A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~ 1/2" over "WASH. D.C." (raised) ~ 1/2". 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.

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The 508th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 5 July 1918 in the National Army as the 508th Field Artillery and assigned to the 85th Division. It was organized on 10 August 1918 at Camp Custer, Michigan. The unit was demobilized on 21 December 1918 at Camp Custer following the end of World War I. The battalion was later reconstituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves as the 508th Field Artillery and again assigned to the 85th Division. It was reorganized and redesignated on 1 July 1929 as the 508th Field Artillery Battalion. The unit was ordered into active military service on 15 May 1942 and reorganized at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. During World War II, the 508th Field Artillery Battalion served as part of the 85th Infantry Division and participated in campaigns in Italy, including Rome-Arno, North Apennines, and Po Valley. After the war, the battalion was inactivated on 25 August 1945 at Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia. Sources: GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 508th Field Artillery Battalion. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/508fa.htm Wikipedia. (n.d.). 85th Infantry Division (United States). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/85th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)