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The 70 Engineer Battalion Auxiliary 70A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBBORO" inside a rectangle ~5.5mm (incised rectangle with raised text). 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.
70 Engineer Battalion Auxiliary 1940–1947 (World War II) The 70th Engineer Battalion (Auxiliary) was constituted during World War II to provide essential engineering support to U.S. Army operations. Activated in the midst of the global conflict, the battalion was tasked with a range of construction and logistical duties, including building and maintaining infrastructure critical to the movement and supply of combat forces. The unit contributed to the success of Allied operations by ensuring that roads, bridges, and other vital facilities were operational in support of advancing troops. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown of forces. References (AMA) GlobalSecurity.org. 70th Engineer Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/70eng.htm Wikipedia contributors. 70th Engineer Battalion. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/70th_Engineer_Battalion