Karlsruhe Socks
Description: In late 1954, the Black Lion Battalion was withdrawn from the Reserves and assigned to the Regular Army.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.
249th Engineer Bn - Karlsruhe, Germany w COLD SVC Socks
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Description: This visual representation displays Karlsruhe Germany featuring the central palace with radiating streets in a fan shape layout. The layout includes the city pyramid, red roofed buildings, church steeples, green trees, and decorative orange scroll borders. Bold typography of the city name sits above a sunburst pattern behind the castle.
Description: This composition showcases the central landscape of the German municipality of Karlsruhe. The focal point features the palace structure flanked by trees and pathways, complemented by the pyramid structure and the spire of the cathedral. Buildings surround the central square, reflecting the radial urban layout characteristic of the region. The structure connects various residential and administrative zones through structured streets and manicured lawns under a clear sky.
Description: A crest with a black lion on a yellow field, quartered by a red section with a gold fleur-de-lis and a white and red striped section. Above, the text '249TH ENGINEER BATTALION "BUILD, SUPPORT, SUSTAIN"' arches in yellow. Below, a yellow banner reads 'BUILD, SUPPORT, SUSTAIN'. The unit name 'BLACK LIONS' and location details are at the bottom.
Description: Bauhaus-inspired geometric artwork featuring the city of Karlsruhe, Germany. This modern abstract composition blends bold shapes, clean lines, and minimalist symmetry — perfect for fans of design history, urban aesthetics, and modern art. Available as posters, stickers, magnets, notebooks, and more. Part of the Bauhaus Geometric Cities series — collect your favorite cities and celebrate timeless design.
Description: The 79th Engineer Battalion was activated by the transfer of the battalion colors from Korea to Neureut Kaserne, Karlsruhe Germany and on 22 February 1955, the battalion started its construction work in that location. Fait Accompli “It Is Accomplished” Blazing Sun
79th Engineer Bn - Karlsruhe, GE w COLD SVC X 300 Socks
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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.
249th Engineer Bn - Gerzewski Barracks - Karlsruhe, GE w COLD SVC X 300 Socks
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Description: The 79th Engineer Battalion was activated by the transfer of the battalion colors from Korea to Neureut Kaserne, Karlsruhe Germany and on 22 February 1955, the battalion started its construction work in that location. The construction mission included building hardstands, loading ramps, grease pits, POL areas and rehabilitation of buildings. On 30 June 1955 the work finished in France, the 79th loaded up and moved out to return to Karlsruhe.
79th Engineer Bn - Blazing Sun - Gerzewski Barracks - Karlsruhe, GE w COLD SVC X 300 Socks
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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: The 79th Engineer Battalion was activated by the transfer of the battalion colors from Korea to Neureut Kaserne, Karlsruhe Germany and on 22 February 1955, the battalion started its construction work in that location. The construction mission included building hardstands, loading ramps, grease pits, POL areas and rehabilitation of buildings. On 30 June 1955 the work finished in France, the 79th loaded up and moved out to return to Karlsruhe.
79th Engineer Battalion - ENG Branch - Cold War Veteran w COLD SVC X 300 Socks
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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.
249th Engineer Battalion - ENG Branch - Cold War Veteran w COLD SVC X 300 Socks
by Military Insignia Clothing and Products
$20
