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The 9 Engineer Regiment 9A7(C/c, d) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Orber and bears authentic hallmarks: "1O" (incised) on spider web pattern. 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.
9th Engineer Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 9th Engineer Regiment was constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 9th Engineer Regiment (General Service) and activated on 1 July 1940 at Fort Lewis, Washington. During World War II, the regiment was reorganized and redesignated as the 9th Engineer Combat Battalion on 1 August 1942. Assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, the battalion played a critical role in several major campaigns, including the North African landings, the invasion of Sicily, the Normandy landings at Omaha Beach, and subsequent operations across France and Germany. The 9th Engineer Combat Battalion was instrumental in breaching enemy defenses, constructing bridges under fire, and supporting infantry advances throughout the European Theater. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 15 February 1946 at Fort Riley, Kansas. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 9th Engineer Combat Battalion was reactivated on 17 August 1946 at Fort Riley, Kansas, and later redesignated as the 9th Engineer Battalion on 1 March 1954. During the Korean War, the battalion was deployed to Korea, where it provided vital combat engineering support to United Nations forces, including mine clearing, bridge construction, and fortification building. The battalion earned campaign participation credit for multiple phases of the Korean conflict and remained active in Korea following the armistice, supporting postwar reconstruction and defense efforts. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 9th Engineer Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_Engineer_Battalion_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 9th Engineer Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/9eng.htm