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The 36 Armored Infantry Battalion 36A4(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
36th Armored Infantry Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 36th Armored Infantry Battalion was constituted on 13 January 1941 in the Regular Army as the 1st Battalion, 36th Armored Infantry, and assigned to the 3rd Armored Division. It was activated on 15 April 1941 at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. The battalion was reorganized and redesignated as the 36th Armored Infantry Battalion on 1 July 1942. During World War II, the battalion served with distinction in the European Theater, participating in major campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The battalion played a key role in the advance across France and into Germany, contributing to the liberation of occupied territories and the defeat of Nazi forces. Following the end of hostilities, the 36th Armored Infantry Battalion was inactivated on 10 November 1945 in Germany. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 36th Armored Infantry Battalion. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/36th_Armored_Infantry_Battalion GlobalSecurity.org. 36th Armored Infantry Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/36ar-in-bn.htm