The 867 Field Artillery Battalion 867A1(A/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.” ~9mm over “NEW YORK” ~7mm over extra small shield (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 867th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 15 August 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 20 August 1942 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. The battalion served during World War II, participating in campaigns in the European Theater, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of the war, the 867th Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated on 25 October 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey.
Sources:
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 867th Field Artillery Battalion. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/867fa.htm
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Field Artillery Battalions of the United States Army. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_field_artillery_battalions_of_the_United_States_Army