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The 7 Field Artillery Regiment 7A1(C/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, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, 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.
The 7th Field Artillery Regiment was first constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army as the 7th Field Artillery and organized on 1 July 1916 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The regiment served with distinction during World War I as part of the 1st Division, participating in major campaigns including the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Lorraine 1918. After World War I, the regiment remained active and was assigned to various posts and divisions. During World War II, the 7th Field Artillery Battalion, as it was then designated, participated in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The unit has continued to serve in various capacities through the Cold War, Vietnam, and into the modern era, maintaining a legacy of service within the U.S. Army. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 7th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 7th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/7fa.htm