The 3 Ammunition Train 3C1(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.
Product Details
Item Type: Military Collectible
Era: WWII
Manufacturer: A.H. Dondero
Unit History
3rd Ammunition Train
1914–1921 (World War I)
The 3rd Ammunition Train was constituted in 1917 as part of the National Army and assigned to the 3rd Division. Organized at Camp Greene, North Carolina, the unit was responsible for transporting and supplying ammunition to front-line units during World War I. The 3rd Ammunition Train deployed to France with the 3rd Division and participated in major campaigns, including the Aisne, Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Champagne 1918, and Lorraine 1918. Following the Armistice, the unit returned to the United States and was demobilized in 1919.
References (AMA)
Wikipedia contributors. 3rd Infantry Division (United States). n.d.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. 3rd Infantry Division. n.d.
https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/3id.htm