The 84 Field Artillery Regiment 84A1(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 pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~9.5mm over "NEW YORK” 7mm (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: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 84th Field Artillery Regiment was first constituted on 1 July 1917 in the National Army as the 84th Field Artillery and assigned to the 9th Division. It was organized on 2 September 1917 at Camp Funston, Kansas. The regiment was demobilized on 8 February 1919 at Camp Funston following World War I. It was reconstituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army and later activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Riley, Kansas. During World War II, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, including service as battalions within the 9th Armored Division. The unit participated in campaigns in the European Theater, including Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, elements of the regiment were inactivated and reactivated multiple times, serving in various artillery roles within the U.S. Army.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 84th Field Artillery Regiment (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/84th_Field_Artillery_Regiment_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 84th Field Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/84fa.htm