The Coastal Defense Sandy Hook S1B(C/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, electrostatically welded 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: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Pin Back, Electrostatically Welded
Unit History
The Coastal Defense Sandy Hook was a key component of the Harbor Defenses of New York, established to protect the entrance to New York Harbor. The fortifications at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, date back to the late 19th century, with the construction of Endicott-era batteries beginning in the 1890s. These defenses included a series of gun batteries designed to guard against naval threats. During both World War I and World War II, the site was further developed and modernized, serving as a critical coastal artillery position. The defenses at Sandy Hook were gradually decommissioned after World War II as advances in military technology rendered fixed coastal artillery obsolete.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Harbor Defenses of New York. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbor_Defenses_of_New_York
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/sandy-hook.htm