The 36 Armored Infantry Battalion 36A4(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. This piece was manufactured by GEMSCO and bears authentic hallmarks: "GEMSCO" ~6mm over "N.Y." (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: GEMSCO
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 36th Armored Infantry Battalion was originally constituted as part of the United States Army during World War II. It was assigned to the 3rd Armored Division and activated on 15 April 1941 at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. The battalion participated in major campaigns in the European Theater, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The 36th Armored Infantry Battalion played a significant role in the advance across France and into Germany, contributing to the liberation of occupied territories and the defeat of Axis forces. Following the end of World War II, the battalion was inactivated on 10 November 1945 in Germany.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). 3rd Armored Division (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Armored_Division_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 3rd Armored Division. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/3ad.htm