The 77 Field Artillery Regiment 77A1(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, 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, INC." ~10mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm + shield to side/far above/below (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: N.S. Meyer
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 77th Field Artillery Regiment was first constituted on 1 July 1916 in the Regular Army as the 77th Field Artillery and organized on 1 June 1917 at Fort Riley, Kansas. The regiment was assigned to the 4th Division in December 1917 and participated in major campaigns during World War I, including Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. After World War I, the regiment underwent several periods of inactivation and reactivation, serving with distinction in World War II as part of the 4th Infantry Division, where it participated in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment has continued to serve in various configurations, supporting U.S. Army operations through the Cold War and into the modern era.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 77th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 77th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/77fa.htm