The 108 Engineer Battalion Combat 108A1(A/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, hand soldered 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, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 108th Engineer Battalion was originally constituted in the Michigan National Guard as the 1st Battalion, Engineer Corps, on 1 May 1881. It was organized from existing companies in Detroit, Michigan. The unit was redesignated several times, becoming the 1st Battalion, Engineers, in 1917 and later the 108th Engineer Regiment. During World War I, the battalion served as part of the 33rd Division and participated in major campaigns including the Meuse-Argonne and Somme offensives. In World War II, the unit was reorganized as the 108th Engineer Combat Battalion and served in the Pacific Theater, participating in campaigns such as New Guinea and Luzon. After the war, the battalion returned to state control and has since supported both state and federal missions, including disaster response and overseas deployments.
Sources:
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 108th Engineer Battalion. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/108eng.htm
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 108th Engineer Battalion (United States). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/108th_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States)