18th Engineer Brigade Cards

Description: A circular emblem with a yellow border. The outer ring contains yellow text reading "VETERAN COMBAT VIETNAM VETERAN". Inside, a yellow castle sits atop a green silhouette of Vietnam. Two red diamonds with white interiors and crossed swords flank the castle. Above the castle is another diamond with a white interior and red border, showing the number "18". Below the castle are military ribbons and a white banner with "1950" on it.

Description: On 21 October 1977 the 18th Engineer Brigade was reactivated at Karlsruhe, Germany. For 15 years, the Brigade served as the principal construction brigade for the United States Army, Europe and 7th Army. During this period, the Brigade performed numerous construction, rehabilitation and renovation missions in military communities and training areas of the 7th Army.

Description: In late 1954, the Black Lion Battalion was withdrawn from the Reserves and assigned to the Regular Army. In February 1955, it was activated and assigned to USAREUR and an Engineer Battalion (Combat Heavy). From 1955 until 1960, the 249th Engineer Battalion (Construction) was stationed at Kleber Kaserne, ((Kaiserslautern, Germany)). Then it was dispatched to France for a time. Then the battalion was stationed at Gerszewski Barracks, Knielingen, Karlsruhe, Germany, under the command of the 18th Engineer Brigade, where it provided construction support to USAREUR elements stationed in Germany for the Cold War.

Description: The 18th Engineer Brigade deployed to Vietnam, during the Vietnam War, where its battalions saw six years of combat service and supported fourteen campaigns, building infrastructure for both military and civilian projects. The brigade participated in a massive number of road construction projects and airfield constructions, supporting numerous infantry units and operating all over Vietnam.

Description: 20th Engineer Brigade, 18th Airborne Corps (NOTE: The short-sleeve t-shirt has a large image on the back and a smaller image on the left side of the chest)

Description: The 18th Engineer Brigade deployed to Vietnam, during the Vietnam War, where its battalions saw six years of combat service and supported fourteen campaigns, building infrastructure for both military and civilian projects. The brigade participated in a massive number of road construction projects and airfield constructions, supporting numerous infantry units and operating all over Vietnam.

Description: Army - 18th Engineer Bde Branch 66-67 w VN SVC

Description: A circular emblem with a yellow border and black background. It features a green map of Vietnam in the center, overlaid with a yellow depiction of a castle-like structure. Text includes 'VIETNAM COMBAT' at the top, '18TH ENGINEER BRIGADE VIETNAM' below the castle, and 'VETERAN' at the bottom. Two red diamonds with white crosses are on the sides. A ribbon rack with multiple medals and the year '1960' are also present.

Description: A black background with a green outline of Vietnam. Above the map is a yellow castle emblem flanked by red and white diamond shapes. Text reads "VIETNAM COMBAT 18TH ENGINEER BRIGADE VIETNAM" and "VETERAN" below. A ribbon bar with multiple medals is displayed across the map.

Description: A circular emblem with a yellow border on a black background. It features a green silhouette of Vietnam in the center, overlaid with a yellow castle-like structure and two red diamonds with white symbols. Below this, text reads "18TH ENGINEER BRIGADE VIETNAM" and a ribbon with the year "1950". The outer yellow ring contains the text "VIETNAM COMBAT VETERAN" in a curved arrangement.

Description: A circular emblem with a black background featuring a green outline of Vietnam. In the center, a yellow outline of a castle-like structure is present. Above and below the structure are military insignia. Text reads "VIETNAM COMBAT VETERAN", "18TH ENGINEER BRIGADE VIETNAM", and "18TH ENGINEER BRIGADE VIETNAM". A ribbon bar and the year "1950" are also visible.

Description: A circular emblem featuring a yellow castle structure on a black background, with a green map of Vietnam behind it. The outer ring contains the text "VIETNAM COMBAT" and "VETERAN" in yellow. Smaller diamond emblems with red and white crosses are on the sides. Below the castle, text reads "18TH ENGINEER BRIGADE VIETNAM" and a series of medals are depicted.

Description: A black background features a green silhouette of Vietnam. Yellow text arcs over the top, reading "VIETNAM COMBAT". Below the silhouette is a yellow castle emblem with two red diamonds containing white symbols on either side. Underneath the castle, in yellow text, are the words "18TH ENGINEER BRIGADE" and "VIETNAM". A row of military medals is displayed horizontally below this text. The bottom of the design features yellow text that reads "VETERAN" in an arc.

Description: The 18th Engineer Brigade deployed to Vietnam, during the Vietnam War, where its battalions saw six years of combat service and supported fourteen campaigns, building infrastructure for both military and civilian projects. The brigade participated in a massive number of road construction projects and airfield constructions, supporting numerous infantry units and operating all over Vietnam.

Description: The 18th Engineer Brigade deployed to Vietnam, during the Vietnam War, where its battalions saw six years of combat service and supported fourteen campaigns, building infrastructure for both military and civilian projects. The brigade participated in a massive number of road construction projects and airfield constructions, supporting numerous infantry units and operating all over Vietnam.