52 Coast Artillery Regiment Rail Road 52A1(A/a, b)

The 52 Coast Artillery Regiment Rail Road 52A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. 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: United States
• Materials: Brass, Enamel
• Manufacturer: No Hallmark
• Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered

Unit History

The 52nd Coast Artillery Regiment (Railway) was constituted in the National Army on 24 January 1918 and organized at Fort Adams, Rhode Island. The regiment was equipped and trained to operate heavy railway artillery, which was a critical component of coastal and harbor defense during World War I. The unit was deployed to France in 1918, where it provided railway artillery support for the American Expeditionary Forces. Following the end of World War I, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized at Camp Eustis, Virginia, on 31 July 1919. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52nd_Coast_Artillery_Regiment