9 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 9A1(A/a, b)

$15.00

The 9 Coast Artillery Regiment Harbor Defence 9A1(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. 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.

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The 9th Coast Artillery Regiment was constituted on 27 February 1924 as part of the Regular Army and organized on 1 July 1924 at Fort Banks, Massachusetts. The regiment was assigned to the Harbor Defenses of Boston, tasked with the operation and maintenance of coastal artillery batteries designed to protect the harbor from naval threats. Throughout its service, the 9th Coast Artillery Regiment was responsible for manning fixed gun emplacements, searchlights, and fire control stations as part of the broader coastal defense network. During World War II, the regiment continued its mission of harbor defense, adapting to evolving threats and technological advancements. The unit was inactivated on 1 April 1945 as the need for coastal artillery diminished with the end of the war and changes in military strategy. Sources: Wikipedia. (n.d.). 9th Coast Artillery (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_Coast_Artillery_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 9th Coast Artillery Regiment. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/9ca.htm