The 63 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 63A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a vertical pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~12mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~11mm (incised). 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: A.H. Dondero
Construction: Vertical Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 63rd Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was constituted in the Regular Army on 10 December 1917 and organized on 1 January 1918 at Fort Worden, Washington. Initially formed as a heavy artillery unit, the regiment was tasked with coastal defense duties during World War I. After the war, the unit underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, reflecting the evolving nature of coastal and anti-aircraft defense in the interwar period. During World War II, the 63rd Coast Artillery Regiment was primarily responsible for anti-aircraft defense, protecting key installations and areas from aerial attack. The regiment was eventually inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown and reorganization of U.S. Army air defense forces.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 63rd Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/63rd_Coast_Artillery_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 63rd Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/63ca.htm