The 52 Field Artillery Battalion 52A1(C/b, c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~7/16" over "NEW YORK" ~5/16" + shield to the left (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: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: N.S. Meyer
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 52nd Field Artillery Battalion was originally constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army as Battery B, 52nd Field Artillery. It was organized on 1 June 1917 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The unit was assigned to the 6th Division on 16 November 1917 and participated in World War I, serving in campaigns such as Meuse-Argonne and Alsace 1918. After the war, the unit was inactivated on 30 September 1921 at Camp Grant, Illinois. It was later redesignated and activated several times, including service during World War II as part of the 24th Infantry Division, participating in campaigns in the Pacific Theater. The battalion was inactivated on 15 October 1945 in Japan and has since undergone further redesignations and activations in the postwar period.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52nd_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States)