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The 76 Field Artillery Regiment 76A1(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. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER" ~8mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm over the screw post and the Meyer shield below the post (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.
The 76th Field Artillery Regiment was first constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army as the 18th Cavalry. It was organized on 1 June 1917 at Fort Bliss, Texas. The unit was converted and redesignated on 1 November 1917 as the 76th Field Artillery. During World War I, the regiment was assigned to the 3rd Division and participated in several campaigns, including Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Champagne 1918, and Lorraine 1918. After the war, the regiment underwent several activations and inactivations, as well as assignments to various divisions and locations. The 76th Field Artillery Regiment has a long history of service, including participation in World War II campaigns such as Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment has continued to serve in various capacities in the U.S. Army, maintaining its legacy as a distinguished field artillery unit. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 76th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/76th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 76th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/76fa.htm