16 Armored Engineer Battalion 16A1(A/c, d)

$10.00

The 16 Armored Engineer Battalion 16A1(A/c, d) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC.” ~9mm over “NEW YORK” ~7mm over extra small shield to the left and shield with "9M" to the right (raised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.

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16th Armored Engineer Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 16th Armored Engineer Battalion was constituted on 1 January 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, as part of the 1st Armored Division. The battalion played a critical role in the North African Campaign, participating in the landings in Algeria and subsequent operations in Tunisia. It continued to serve with distinction during the Italian Campaign, supporting the division in key operations such as the Anzio landings and the advance to Rome. The battalion provided essential engineering support, including mine clearing, bridge construction, and demolition tasks under combat conditions. Following the end of hostilities in Europe, the 16th Armored Engineer Battalion was inactivated on 1 May 1946 in Germany. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 16th Armored Engineer Battalion. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Armored_Engineer_Battalion GlobalSecurity.org. 16th Engineer Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/16eng.htm