The 30 Engineer Battalion Topographical 30A2(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. 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: No Hallmark
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 30th Engineer Battalion (Topographical) was first constituted on 1 July 1940 in the Regular Army as the 30th Engineer Battalion (Topographical) and activated on 15 July 1940 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The unit was reorganized and redesignated several times during its history, including as the 30th Engineer Topographical Battalion. During World War II, the battalion provided essential topographical support, including mapping and surveying, to U.S. Army operations in various theaters. After the war, the battalion underwent further reorganizations and continued to serve in both peacetime and conflict, supporting military operations with geospatial and topographical expertise.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30th_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States)