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The 716 Military Police Battalion 716A(A/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. 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.
The 716th Military Police Battalion was constituted on 10 January 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 15 January 1942 at Fort Riley, Kansas. During World War II, the battalion served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. After the war, the battalion was inactivated on 2 December 1945 in France. It was later allotted to the Regular Army and reactivated on 20 September 1950 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The 716th Military Police Battalion is notably recognized for its service during the Vietnam War, where it was stationed in Saigon and played a significant role in the defense of the city during the Tet Offensive in 1968. The battalion has continued to serve in various capacities, including law enforcement and security operations, both in the United States and overseas. Sources: GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 716th Military Police Battalion. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/716mp.htm Wikipedia. (n.d.). 716th Military Police Battalion (United States). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/716th_Military_Police_Battalion_(United_States)