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The 887 Field Artillery Battalion 887A2(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a german pin back, hand soldered design. 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.
The 887th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted and activated during World War II as part of the United States Army. The unit was organized to provide artillery support to infantry and armored divisions, utilizing towed or self-propelled artillery pieces. The battalion participated in various campaigns in the European Theater of Operations, contributing to the Allied advance through its fire support missions. Following the end of World War II, the 887th Field Artillery Battalion was inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown of U.S. military forces. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Army_Field_Artillery_Battalions_in_World_War_II