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The 22 Armored Engineer Battalion 22A2(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~11mm over "NEW YORK" ~8mm + shield to the left (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.
22 Armored Engineer Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 22 Armored Engineer Battalion was constituted on 1 January 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 15 January 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Assigned to the 5th Armored Division, the battalion played a critical role in supporting armored operations throughout the European Theater. The unit was responsible for constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and enabling the rapid advance of armored forces. The 22 Armored Engineer Battalion participated in several major campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 11 October 1945 at Camp Myles Standish, Massachusetts. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 22nd Armored Engineer Battalion. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22nd_Armored_Engineer_Battalion GlobalSecurity.org. 22nd Armored Engineer Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/22eng.htm