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WW2 US Army Patches, WW2 US Marine Corps Patches, WW2 US Navy Patches, WW2 US Military Cloth Insignia. |
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NOTE: In some cases, because we have small quantities of some of the patches listed, you may not receive the exact patch that is pictured; however, you will receive, an original WW2 period patch, as good, or in better condition than the one shown. Of course, variations and those listed because of their uniqueness will be the actual patch you will receive. |
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| American Military Patch Guide by Morgan & Thurman | |
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| Allied Force Headquarters | |
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12UP-143. 2-1/2-inch diameter blue patch with red a border, depicting white, “AF,” letters. Activated in 1942 and headquartered in London. The unit directed activities against the Axis in North Africa and Europe; American, as well as British personnel assigned to this unit wore the patch. A very difficult patch to find. Unused. Excellent+. $19.00 SOLD |
| Allied Force Headquarters | |
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12UP-143a. 2-1/2-inch diameter blue patch with red a border, depicting white, “AF,” letters. Same description as above, except, this example exhibits moderate signs of age, as well as heavy, even, soil, which is consistent with long use. The overall, brownish, soil presents a pleasing age patina on the front and backside; the patch is used and remnants of hand stitched thread still remain. A very difficult patch to find. Used. Vg-. $14.00 |
| Headquarters European Theatre Of Operations - 2nd Design Embroidered Type | |
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12UP-144. 3-3/4-inch, high, oval patch depicting a double lightning bolt breaking the chain enslaving Europe as well as, the Army Service Force star and cloud design. Established in 1942, the units' mission was to prepare and implement operations in the European Theatre of Operations and was responsible for all U.S. Army Forces in Europe. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 SOLD |
| Headquarters European Theatre Of Operations - 2nd Design Embroidered Type | |
| 12UP-144a. Same description as above, except this example exhibits moderate signs of age, very light wear and insignificant, even, soil from handling and actual use. Many remnants of original sewing thread still remain. Used. Vg. $7.00 | |
| Headquarters European Theatre Of Operations - 2nd Design Printed Variation | |
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12UP-144b. A full color, an official, expediently produced, printed variation made in England early in the war. Approximately 3-1/2in oval patch depicting a double lightning bolt, breaking the chain enslaving Europe, as well as, the Army Service Force star and cloud design. Backside is plain black cloth. The European Theatre of Operations Headquarters was established in 1942, the units mission was to prepare and implement operations in the European Theatre of Operations and was responsible for all U.S. Army Forces in Europe. The design is screen printed on thin, dark blue, cotton material with a, stiff, black backing. A unique variation. Unused. Excellent. $12.00 |
| Headquarters European Theatre Of Operations - 3rd Design Embroidered Type | |
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12UP-144c. 3-inch wide x 3-7/8-inch high, large and impressive looking, fully embroidered patch, The central design depicts a gold eagle, within a circle of thirteen stars; the eagles wings are positioned in a, "V," for the sign of, "Victory" and there are red, white and blue bars across the top edge of the patch. As the war in Europe ended, the original mission of the Headquarters for the European Theatre of Operations, (ETOUSA), changed to redeploying U.S. Army personnel and equipment; consolidating and liquidating American assets; as well as, overseeing aspects the occupation. The use of this 3rd design ETOUSA patch was short lived as it was superceded by the blue background SHAEF patch. Unused. Excellent. $12.00 |
| Headquarters European Theatre Of Operations - 3rd Design Embroidered Type | |
| 12UP-144d. Approximately 2-3/4-inch wide x 3-7/8-inch high, same description as above, except this example exhibits moderate signs of age, wear and soil from handling and actual use; stitch marks and minor remnants of original sewing thread still remain. The use of this 3rd design ETOUSA patch was short lived as it was superceded by the blue background SHAEF patch. Used. About Vg. $8.00 | |
| Second Corps – Wide Border Variation | |
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12UP-145. 3-1/4-inch wide x 2-inch high. Heavy embroidered, highly detailed blue patch, depicting a white embroidered eagle, lion and the Roman numeral “II,” within a white border. This patch has a slightly wider variation outside blue border that most; there are many manufacturing variations in the embroidery of this patch; you can own many examples of this patch, each with a distinct embroidered variation. European Theatre of Operation headquartered in Southern England. Assault landings in North Africa, Tunisia, Kaserine Pass, Bizerete, Sicily, Messina, German Winter Line in Italy, Cassino, Gustav Line, Anzio, Rome, Gothic Line, Bologna, Po River, Verona, The Corps sealed the Brenner Pass to stop the German Retreat, Occupation duty in Italy and Austria. The Second Corps fought in eight Campaigns. Very nice example. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 SOLD |
| Second Corps | |
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12UP-145a.-inch wide x 2-inch high. Same description as above, except, regular size border and not as heavily embroidered. There are many manufacturing variations in the embroidery of this patch; you can own many examples of this patch, each with a distinct embroidered variation. Light signs of age from handling and possible use. Near excellent. $10.00 SOLD |
| Second Corps – Heavy Embroidered Variation | |
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12UP-145b. 3-inch wide x 1-7/8-inch high. Same description as above, except very thick and heavy embroidered design. There are many manufacturing variations in the embroidery of this patch; you can own many examples of this patch, each with a distinct embroidered variation. This patch has been used and removed from a uniform; remnants of original sewing thread remains. Moderate age and wear; light overall soil from handling and actual use. Used. Vg. $10.00 SOLD |
| Second Corps – OD Border - Italian Made Variation | |
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12UP-145c. 3-inch wide x 2-1/8-inch high, embroidered blue patch, depicting a white embroidered eagle, lion and the Roman numeral “II,” within a white border; this variation has a blue border, outside the white border as well as, a light colored olive outside border. The front and backside exhibit an overall embroiderer consistent with patches produced in Italy during WW2. There are many manufacturing variations in the embroidery of this patch; you can own many examples of this patch, each with a distinct embroidered variation. European Theatre of Operation headquartered in Southern England. Assault landings in North Africa, Tunisia, Kaserine Pass, Bizerete, Sicily, Messina, German Winter Line in Italy, Cassino, Gustav Line, Anzio, Rome, Gothic Line, Bologna, Po River, Verona, The Corps sealed the Brenner Pass to stop the German Retreat, Occupation duty in Italy and Austria. The Second Corps fought in eight campaigns. This patch has been used and removed from a uniform; many remnants of original sewing thread still remain. Minor age and wear from actual use; an interesting variation not often encountered. A scarce variation. Vg. $35.00 SOLD |
| 28th Infantry Division – The Keystone Division | |
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12UP-146. 2-1/2-inch wide x 2-3/8-inch high red “keystone” shaped patch. Pryor to the US entering WW2, the 28th Division was a Pennsylvania National Guard Division, it was federalized in 1941; in 1942, after some state-side training, the division embarked for the European Theatre of Operations, arriving in England, for aditional training, then landed in Normandy, France on July 22, 1944. The 28th Division fought in the hedgerows of Normandy at St. Lo, Percy, Gathemo and onto Paris. The 28th Division moved through France and into Luxembourg at a very fast pace. Siegfried Line, Elsenborn, Huertgen Forest, At the Our River in Luxembourg the 28th Division faced two divisions of General von Manteufel’s Corps, and withstood the direct attention of five German Divisions at the same time. The 28th suffered many casualties and withdrew for a rest and re-fitting; they re-entered the battle on the Muse River. Vosges Mountains, Colmar Pocket, Ahr River. Five campaigns, 196 days in combat at a loss of over 16,750 men. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD |
| 28th Infantry Division – The Keystone Division | |
| 12UP-146a. Same description as above, light signs of age, minor wear and insignificant soil from handling and possible use. Used. Vg. $6.00 | |
| 28th Infantry Division – The Keystone Division – Very Unique Green Border Edge "Only On The Backside" | |
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12UP-146b. 2-inch wide x 2-1/4-inch high, fully embroidered red, “keystone,” shaped patch. Pryor to the U.S. entering WW2, the 28th Division was a Pennsylvania National Guard Division, it was federalized in 1941; in 1942, after some state-side training, the division embarked for the European Theatre of Operations arriving in England for aditional training, then landed in Normandy, France on July 22, 1944. The 28th Division fought in the hedgerows of Normandy at St. Lo, Percy, and Gathemo and onto Paris. The 28th Division moved through France and into Luxembourg at a very fast pace. Siegfried Line, Elsenborn, Huertgen Forest, At the Our River in Luxembourg the 28th Division faced two divisions of General von Manteufel’s Corps, and withstood the direct attention of five German divisions at the same time. The 28th suffered casualties and withdrew for a rest and re-fitting; they re-entered the battle on the Muse River. Vosges Mountains, Colmar pocket, Ahr River. Five campaigns, 196 days in combat at a loss of over 16,750 men. This example is used and has been removed from a uniform; the front exhibits light to moderate signs of age, light wear and moderate soil; remnants of original sewing thread still remain. The backside has a, sparse, green thread backing and a green border, (the green border is only on the backside). Unique. Used. $19.00 SOLD |
| 41st Infantry Division - The Sunset Division – Separately Applied Felt Variation | |
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12UP-147. 3-inch wide x 1-3/4-inch high, officer quality, private purchase patch, which is constructed with, four, separately applied, machine sewn, pieces of felt depicting a, large, golden yellow sun on a red background with a blue and olive bar across the bottom of the patch. This example exhibits several moth nips and bites; some are deep, however, they do not actually go completely through the material; there is one nip that can be seen on the outer edge at about 1-O'clock. The backside is covered with olive felt and there is a moderate brown spot that appears to be some type of hardened glue, (the glue does not affect the front of the patch). The applied pieces of felt give the patch a, thick, padded appearance. The 41st Infantry Division was a National Guard Unit that was federalized in 1940; they embarked for Australia in 1942. New Guinea, Port Moresby, Salamaua Campaign, Hollandia, Netherlands, New Guinea, Wake Island, Biak Island, Palawan, Zamboanga, Basilan Island, Sanga Sanga, Jolo. The 41st Infantry division fought in three campaigns at a cost of over 4,200 men. A, unique, custom variation. Unused. Vg++. $35.00 SOLD |
| U.S. Forces In The Middle East | |
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12UP-148. 2-3/8-inch wide x 3-3/8-inch high patch depicting blue waves and a white star on a white field. Established in 1942, its initial mission was to support the 9th Army Air Force until it re-located in England. The unit then assumed the roll of supporting Air Transportation Command activities in the Middle East. In September 1943 the Mid East and Central Africa Commands were consolidated; the unit was then known as the Africa and Middle East Theatre. This example is unused, however it has light soil marks on the right and left border edge and the top wave, as if someone with dirty fingers handled the patch. A nice large size patch that is somewhat difficult to find. The patch is not as soiled looking as it appears in the image. Unused. about Vg. $7.00 SOLD |
| Labrador & Northeast Canada Command | |
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12UP-149. 2-1/2-inch diameter fully embroidered white patch depicting a white snowfield in the foreground, a white igloo with a blue entrance and a red aurora emitting above the igloo. A joint Canadian and American agreement, "The Crimson Project," was to provide three airfields, as well as weather stations converging near Frobisher Bay, Nunavut Territory, Canada. The unit was headquartered at Presque Isle, Maine. A real beauty. SCARCE. Unused. Excellent. $19.00 SOLD |
| Military District Washington DC | |
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12UP-150. 2-1/8-inch wide x 3-inch high,
multi-colored, embroidered oval patch depicting a red blade sword with
gold grip, superimposed on a white embroidered Washington Monument; the
monument sits on a green hill; blue background, white & red border.
Established in May 1942 to establish a unity of command for the defense of
the Nations Capitol. The patch bears the branch of service colors of the
Navy, Army Infantry, Coast Artillery, Field Artillery, Military Police and
the Engineers. Several distinct variations of the sword and the
sword handle exist. Unused. Excellent+. $8.00 |
| Military District Washington DC – Greenback Variation | |
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12UP-150a. 2-1/8-inch wide x 3-inch high, multi-colored, embroidered oval patch depicting a red blade sword with gold grip, superimposed on a white embroidered Washington Monument; the monument sits on a green hill; blue background, white & red border. The backside of this patch has an overall olive green thread backing that is of particular interest to collectors; (it is somewhat unusual to find this patch with a green backing). Established in May 1942 to establish a unity of command for the defense of the Nations Capitol. The patch bears the branch of service colors of the Navy, Army Infantry, Coast Artillery, Field Artillery, Military Police and the Engineers. Several distinct variations of the sword and the sword handle exist. Scarce with a green back. Unused. Excellent+. $22.00 SOLD |
| Iceland Base Command | |
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12UP-151. 2-1/2-inch diameter multi colored embroidered patch with a medium colored olive green border; the white areas have vertical style embroidery and the backside has a nice white thread backing. The initial mission of the unit was for the U.S. to share in the defense of Iceland at the request of the Icelandic government. A declaration by president Roosevelt, that Iceland was covered under the Monroe Doctrine, started the transfer of the First Marine Brigade, as well as selected Army units to be headquartered in Reykajavik, Iceland in 1941. During the war, Iceland became an important area to the U.S. for transport operations to the European Theatre of Operations. SCARCE. Unused. Excellent. $14.00 SOLD |
| 15th Army Group | |
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12UP-152. 2-1/2-inch x 2-1/2-inch red
patch with embroidered blue waves on a white shield. Organized in North
Africa, the unit planned for the invasion of Sicily, as well as, the first
major invasion of the European Continent at the Gulf of Salerno in Italy;
at that time, the 15th Army Group consisted of the U.S. 5th
Army and the British 8th Army. Cassino, Anzio, Rome, Arno
River, Po River, Northern Italy. Headquartered in Austria at the end of
the war. Very nice, mostly white, backside. A difficult patch to
acquire. SCARCE. Unused. Excellent. $16.00 |
| 18th Corps – (XVIII) & 18th Airborne Corps | |
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12UP-153. 3-1/8-inch wide x 3-1/8-inch high heavily embroidered white patch depicting a blue dragon, within a blue border. The corps was activated in October 1943. After participation in the Louisiana and Texas maneuvers, the unit embarked for the European Theatre of Operations in august 1944. After arriving in England the unit was advised it had been re-designated an Airborne Corps and placed under the control of the First Allied Airborne Army. The patch remained the same but was worn as a square with the addition of a blue and white airborne tab, as opposed to being worn as a diamond shape as the 18th corps. The 18th Airborne Corps was assigned logistical and technical support for the “Market “ phase of Operation market Garden, and provided training and support for the 82nd Airborne and the 101st Airborne during their rest periods in France. Corps units saw combat with the 82nd Airborne at Werbonnet, Belgium, as well as Malmedy, Stavelot and Grand Menil with various infantry units. Salm River, Siegfried Line, Huertgen Forest, Wesel Operation, (an airborne assault across the Rhine, River). Dillenberg, Germany; Rhur Pocket, Lenne River. As hostilities ended in Europe, the 18th Airborne Corps returned to the USA to prepare to enter the pacific Theatre of Operations, however the Japanese surrender ended the need of the Corps involvement. Throughout the WW2 period the 18th Airborne Corps participated in Three Campaigns, they fought with several different US Infantry Divisions; the British 2nd Army, as well as, the British 6th Airborne Division. Unfortunately we do not have the proper WW2 Airborne tab for this patch. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 SOLD |
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