The 11 Ammunition Train 11B1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~12mm over "WASHINGTON, D.C." ~11mm (incised). 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: A.H. Dondero
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 11th Ammunition Train was a unit of the United States Army organized during World War I. Ammunition trains were logistical units responsible for the transportation and supply of ammunition to front-line troops. The 11th Ammunition Train was assigned to the 11th Division, which was organized at Camp Meade, Maryland, in August 1918. The division, including its ammunition train, was preparing for deployment to France when the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. As a result, the division and its subordinate units, including the 11th Ammunition Train, did not see combat and were demobilized shortly after the end of the war.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 11th Division (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Division_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 11th Division. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/11id.htm