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The 77 Field Artillery Regiment 77A1(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~10mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm + shield to side/far above/below (incised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
77th Field Artillery Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 77th Field Artillery Regiment was constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army and organized on 1 June 1917 at Camp Wilson, Texas. Assigned to the 4th Division, the regiment deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. During World War I, the 77th participated in major campaigns including Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was inactivated on 21 September 1921 at Camp Lewis, Washington. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) The regiment was reactivated on 1 August 1922 at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming. Throughout the interwar years, the 77th Field Artillery Regiment underwent several reorganizations and assignments, including service with the 4th and 7th Divisions. The unit focused on training and readiness, maintaining its artillery proficiency during a period of relative peace. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 77th Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 77th Field Artillery Battalion on 1 October 1940 and assigned to the 4th Infantry Division. The battalion participated in the European Theater, landing in Normandy shortly after D-Day and fighting through France, Belgium, and Germany. Campaign participation included Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The battalion was inactivated on 12 March 1946 at Camp Butner, North Carolina. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 77th Field Artillery Battalion was reactivated on 15 July 1947 at Fort Ord, California, as part of the 4th Infantry Division. During the Korean War era, the battalion remained stateside, focusing on training and readiness. It was inactivated on 1 April 1957 at Fort Lewis, Washington, as part of the Army’s reorganization. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 77th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 77th Field Artillery Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/77fa.htm