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The 432 Engineer Battalion Construction 432A1(A/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO INC" ~9mm over "WASH DC" ~6mm over "D2" (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.
432 Engineer Battalion Construction 1940–1947 (World War II) The 432nd Engineer Battalion (Construction) was constituted on 18 October 1944 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 October 1944 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. The battalion was organized to provide construction and engineering support during World War II, including building and maintaining infrastructure critical to military operations. The unit participated in the European Theater of Operations, supporting Allied advances by constructing roads, bridges, and other essential facilities. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 28 February 1946 in Germany. References (AMA) GlobalSecurity.org. 432nd Engineer Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/432eng.htm Wikipedia contributors. 432nd Engineer Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/432nd_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States)