The 5 Medical Battalion 5A(C/b, 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 N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER, INC." ~7/16" over "NEW YORK" ~5/16" + shield to the left (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: N.S. Meyer
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 5th Medical Battalion was constituted on 23 March 1925 in the Regular Army as the 5th Medical Battalion and assigned to the 5th Division. It was activated on 1 October 1939 at Fort McClellan, Alabama. During World War II, the battalion provided medical support to the 5th Infantry Division, participating in campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the unit was inactivated on 20 September 1946 at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. The battalion was later reactivated and has continued to serve as a key medical support unit within the division, adapting to the evolving needs of the U.S. Army.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)#World_War_II
Source: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/5id.htm