WWII DI for United States 240th Coast Artillery Regiment by Meyer

This is a World War II distinctive insignia for the United States Army 240th Coast Artillery Harbor Defense (now 240th Regiment), under the Maine National Guard. The DI shows a phoenix, part of the crest of the city of Portland, Maine, and a portcullis. It reads SEMPER PRIMUS ET FIDELIS (always first and faithful).

Circa World War II.

Approximately 1" in height x 7/8" in width.

Plated brass with enamel.

Vertical pin with come-under locking catch.

N.S. MEYER NEW YORK, engraved shield mark.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months VAL90 LABX12/11 SABX06/08/25

4 (Very Good - ): The DI shows some moderate wear and crazing to the enamel. Chip out of enamel at center. 

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.