The 85 Field Artillery Battalion 85A1(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, electrostatically welded design. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~7/16" over "NEW YORK" ~5/16" + shield to the left (raised). 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, Electrostatically Welded
Unit History
The 85th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 85th Field Artillery. It was redesignated as the 85th Field Artillery Battalion and assigned to the 5th Infantry Division on 16 October 1939. The unit was activated on 2 October 1939 at Fort McClellan, Alabama. During World War II, the 85th Field Artillery Battalion participated in several campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of the war, the battalion was inactivated on 20 September 1946 at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. It was later redesignated and consolidated with other units as part of the Army’s postwar reorganization.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 85th Field Artillery Battalion. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/85th_Field_Artillery_Battalion
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 85th Field Artillery Battalion. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/85fa.htm