6 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 6A1/2(A/a, b)

$15.00

The 6 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 6A1/2(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.

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The 6th Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted on 27 February 1924 in the Regular Army and organized on 1 July 1924 at Fort Winfield Scott, California. The regiment was assigned to the Harbor Defenses of San Francisco, providing coastal defense for the San Francisco Bay area. Its primary mission was to man and operate the fixed seacoast artillery batteries that protected the harbor from potential naval threats. The regiment was responsible for the operation of large-caliber guns, searchlights, and fire control equipment. During World War II, the 6th Coast Artillery Regiment continued its harbor defense duties, adapting to evolving threats and technological advancements. The regiment was inactivated on 1 October 1944 as part of the Army’s reorganization of coastal defense forces. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 6th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 6th Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/6ca.htm