WW2 US Coast Artillery Officer’s Collar Insignia Single

This item is a World War II-era United States Coast Artillery Officer’s collar insignia, offered as a single piece. The insignia is composed of brass and follows the regulation design used from the late interwar period through the end of World War II. The insignia features the crossed cannon motif, symbolizing the Coast Artillery branch, which was responsible for coastal defense and the operation of seacoast fortifications. Officers wore these insignia on the collar of their service uniforms to denote branch affiliation. The design reflects standards set by the U.S. Army during the 1930s and 1940s, and was worn by officers assigned to coastal defense installations in both continental United States and overseas territories. This example exhibits the craftsmanship and materials typical of wartime production. Pin-back fastener and maker’s marks, if present, are consistent with period-issue insignia. This piece represents the distinctive insignia worn by American Coast Artillery officers during the Second World War.