Army Engineer Branch Insignia 82nd While its Cold War contributions

While its Cold War contributions are often-cited

*Approx 50mm x 50mm

Called up for service again in World War II

Material: Cotton twill fabric

Army Engineer Branch Insignia 82nd While its Cold War contributionsArmy Engineer Branch Insignia Metal Decal Continental Congress authority for a "Chief Engineer for the Army" dates from June 16, 1775. A corps of Engineers for the United States was authorized by the Congress on March 11, 1779. The Corps of Engineers as it is known today came into being on March 16, 1802, when the President was authorized to "organize and establish a Corps of Engineers that the said Corps shall be stationed at West Point in the State