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The 8 Medical Battalion 8A(A/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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 military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
8th Medical Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 8th Medical Battalion was constituted on 1 October 1940 in the Regular Army and activated on 1 July 1941 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, as part of the 8th Infantry Division. During World War II, the battalion provided medical support to the division throughout its campaigns in the European Theater. The 8th Medical Battalion participated in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns, delivering critical battlefield medical care and evacuation services. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 20 October 1945 at Camp Leonard Wood, Missouri. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 8th Infantry Division (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8th_Infantry_Division_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 8th Infantry Division. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/8id.htm