65 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 65A1/2(A/a, b)

$15.00

The 65 Coast Artillery Regiment Anti-Aircraft 65A1/2(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 screw back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: "MEYER" over "METAL" in a M with Arrow Symbol plus a shield (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.

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The 65th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) was constituted in the Regular Army on 26 December 1917 and organized on 1 January 1918 at Fort Rosecrans, California. Initially formed as a heavy artillery regiment, the unit was later designated for anti-aircraft duties. During World War I, the regiment served in the United States and did not deploy overseas. In the interwar period, the 65th Coast Artillery Regiment was stationed at various locations, including the Panama Canal Zone, where it was responsible for the air defense of critical military installations. The regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations as the U.S. Army adapted to evolving air defense requirements. During World War II, elements of the regiment participated in the defense of the Panama Canal and other strategic sites. The unit was eventually inactivated following the end of World War II as part of the postwar drawdown and reorganization of Army air defense forces. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 65th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/65th_Air_Defense_Artillery_Regiment GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 65th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/65ada.htm