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The 53 Field Artillery Battalion 53A1(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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.
53rd Field Artillery Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 53rd Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 53rd Field Artillery and was later redesignated as the 53rd Field Artillery Battalion. It was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During World War II, the battalion served as part of the 6th Infantry Division and participated in campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea, Luzon, and the Southern Philippines. The battalion provided crucial artillery support during amphibious assaults and jungle operations. Following the end of hostilities, the 53rd Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 10 January 1949 in Korea. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 53rd Field Artillery Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/53rd_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 53rd Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/53fa.htm