The 2 Engineer Regiment 2A1(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 American Metal Crafts Co / Amcraft and bears authentic hallmarks: "AM. METAL CRAFTS" arched over " ATTLEBORO" over "MASS" (raised). 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: American Metal Crafts Co / Amcraft
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 2nd Engineer Regiment was originally constituted in the Regular Army as the 2nd Battalion of Engineers on 2 March 1901 and organized at Washington Barracks, District of Columbia. It was redesignated as the 2nd Regiment of Engineers on 1 July 1916. During World War I, the regiment participated in several campaigns, including the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. After the war, the regiment underwent several reorganizations and redesignations, eventually becoming the 2nd Engineer Battalion. The unit has a distinguished history of service, including participation in World War II, the Korean War, and subsequent conflicts, providing essential combat engineering support to U.S. Army operations.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States)