The 70 Engineer Battalion Auxiliary 70A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a screw back, two piece back: 2 lock teeth fastening plate, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by Robbins Co. Inc. and bears authentic hallmarks: "ROBBINS CO" over "ATTLEBBORO" inside a rectangle ~1/4" (incised rectangle with raised text). 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: Robbins Co. Inc.
Construction: Screw Back, Two Piece Back: 2 Lock Teeth Fastening Plate, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 70th Engineer Battalion was first constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 70th Engineer Battalion (Heavy Pontoon). It was activated on 1 June 1941 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. During World War II, the battalion participated in several campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the unit was inactivated on 20 October 1945 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. The battalion was later redesignated and reactivated multiple times, serving in various capacities, including construction and combat support roles. The 70th Engineer Battalion has a distinguished history of service, supporting both combat and peacetime operations.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/70th_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States)