The 2 Quartermaster Battalion 2A(A/a, b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Bailey, Banks, & Biddle and bears authentic hallmarks: "BB&B" opposite "BRONZE" (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.
Product Details
Item Type: Military Collectible
Era: WWII
Manufacturer: Bailey, Banks, & Biddle
Unit History
2 Quartermaster Battalion
1940–1947 (World War II)
The 2nd Quartermaster Battalion was constituted on 1 May 1936 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Benning, Georgia. During World War II, the battalion provided essential logistical and supply support to U.S. Army operations. It participated in the campaigns of Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe, ensuring the continuous flow of supplies and materiel to frontline units. The battalion was inactivated on 20 November 1945 in Germany following the end of hostilities in Europe.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 2nd Quartermaster Battalion (United States). n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Quartermaster_Battalion_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. 2nd Quartermaster Battalion. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/2qm.htm