The 51 Field Artillery Battalion 51A1(A/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
51 Field Artillery Battalion
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 51st Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 51st Field Artillery and assigned to the 6th Division. It was activated on 1 July 1940 at Fort Lewis, Washington, and redesignated as the 51st Field Artillery Battalion on 1 October 1940. During World War II, the battalion served with distinction in the European Theater as part of the 6th Infantry Division. It participated in several campaigns, including Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 18 October 1945 at Camp Shanks, New York.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 6th Infantry Division (United States). n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. 6th Infantry Division. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/6id.htm