The 52 Field Artillery Battalion 52A1(C/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
52 Field Artillery Battalion
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 52nd Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 52nd Field Artillery and assigned to the 24th Infantry Division. It was activated on 1 February 1941 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. During World War II, the battalion participated in major campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including the Central Pacific, New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon, and Southern Philippines campaigns. The battalion provided critical artillery support during amphibious assaults and ground operations, contributing to the division’s success in liberating the Philippines. Following the end of hostilities, the 52nd Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 15 October 1945 in Japan.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 52nd Field Artillery Battalion (United States). n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52nd_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. 52nd Field Artillery Battalion. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/52fa.htm