[1] The second iteration of the 214th Coast Artillery was constituted in the National Guard on 1 May 1939 and allotted to the state of Georgia.

The regimental headquarters was organized and federally recognized on 29 October 1939 at Washington, Georgia.

It was inducted into active federal service on 25 November 1940 at home stations and transferred to Camp Stewart, Georgia, arriving there on 3 December 1940, where it was assigned to the 38th Coast Artillery Brigade.

A Gold color metal and enamel device 1+1⁄8 inches (2.9 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Gules, a chevronel debased Azure fimbriated Or, below three shell bursts one and two of the third.

Attached below and to the sides of the shield is a Gold scroll inscribed “WE HEAR AND STRIKE” in Red letters.

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 214th Coast Artillery (AA) on 2 July 1940.

The coat of arms was originally approved for the 214th Coast Artillery (AA) on 2 July 1940.