Urbana Illinois University of Illinois Co. B 2nd Infantry Real Photo Postcard

Co. B. 2nd denotes a specific military company, a foundational organizational unit within armed forces and cadet institutions, likely photographed in the early 20th century. Companies served as the primary structure for training, instilling discipline, cohesion, and standardized drill procedures among cadets. The distinctive uniforms, featuring high collars, braided ornamentation, and peaked caps, reflect the formal dress regulations prevalent in military academies and pre-World War I era forces.