The 90 Field Artillery Battalion 90A1(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Japan. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a japanese pin back, two piece back: cylindrical fastening plate, 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.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: Japan
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Japanese Pin Back, Two Piece Back: Cylindrical Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 90th Field Artillery Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 90th Field Artillery. It was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During World War II, the battalion served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the unit was inactivated on 20 November 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. The battalion was later redesignated and reactivated as part of the Army’s postwar restructuring.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/90th_Field_Artillery_Battalion (Wikipedia, n.d.)