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The 580 Field Artillery Regiment 580A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by George S. Gethen Co. and bears authentic hallmarks: "GEO. S. GETHEN CO." arched over "PHILA. PA" (incised). 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.
580th Field Artillery Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 580th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 15 February 1943 in the Army of the United States as the 580th Field Artillery and activated on 20 April 1943 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. The regiment was organized as a segregated African American unit and assigned to provide artillery support. During World War II, the 580th Field Artillery served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns including Rhineland and Central Europe. The regiment was inactivated on 31 January 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, following the end of hostilities. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 580th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/580th_Field_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. 580th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/580fa.htm