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The 16 Tank Battalion 16D1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
16th Tank Battalion 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 16th Tank Battalion was constituted on 27 July 1948 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 August 1948 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. It was assigned to the 16th Armored Division and later served as part of the 9th Armored Division. The battalion’s primary mission was to provide armored support and training during the early Cold War period. It was inactivated on 1 April 1957 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, as part of the Army’s post-Korean War reorganization and reduction of armored forces. References (AMA) GlobalSecurity.org. 16th Tank Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/16-tk.htm Wikipedia contributors. 16th Tank Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Tank_Battalion_(United_States)