The 8 Medical Battalion 8A(A/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from Germany. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a clutch back, wide base, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by Assman & Sohne / F.W. Assman and bears authentic hallmarks: stylized "A" (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: Germany
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: Assman & Sohne / F.W. Assman
Construction: Clutch Back, Wide Base, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 8th Medical Battalion was constituted on 23 March 1925 in the Regular Army as the 8th Medical Battalion and assigned to the 8th Division. It was activated on 1 July 1940 at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. During World War II, the battalion provided medical support to the 8th Infantry Division, participating in campaigns across Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Ardennes-Alsace. After the war, the battalion was inactivated on 20 October 1945 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. It 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 in both peacetime and conflict.
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
- https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/8id.htm