Agreed, Mayer made US distinctive unit insignia for the US Armed Forces.
Red is the colour (color?) of artillery and the idea of being a good shot and hitting and killing your target, as in whaling seems clear.
I'm also sure I remember seeing one of these in a collection of dui's I've seen before.
If I get a chance today or tomorrow I'll try to find some reference books I've got. In the mean time I'd mark it as US Army Artillery unit DUI.
Edit; 23 Coastal Artillery Regiment ( Harbor Defense) based in Massachusetts during WW2 which is almost certainly when this badges dates from. Worn on the best uniform in pairs on the collars.
Ian H
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