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The 85 Field Artillery Battalion 85A1(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~11mm over "NEW YORK" ~8mm + shield to the left (raised). 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.
85th Field Artillery Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 85th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 85th Field Artillery and was later redesignated as the 85th Field Artillery Battalion on 1 October 1940. It was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Benning, Georgia, as part of the 5th Infantry Division. During World War II, the battalion served in the European Theater, participating in major campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The unit provided critical artillery support throughout these operations, contributing to the division’s advances across France and into Germany. Following the end of hostilities, the 85th Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 20 September 1946 at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 85th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/85th_Field_Artillery_Battalion GlobalSecurity.org. 85th Field Artillery Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/85fa.htm