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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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| The following original Army Officers Branch of Service, (BOS), collar insignia were manufactured during WW2. We acquired them from the inventory of an old surplus store, long out of business. They are embroidered on chocolate brown "Elastique" material for wear on the WW2 Officers dress tunic or on tan cotton twill for use on WW2 Officers shirts. Each pair of Officers BOS collar insignia comes in its original glassine paper envelope. The flap on the envelope has been stapled leaving staple marks and some deterioration to the paper. The insignia has been cut from a roll. They SCARCE and are in MINT UNISSUED CONDITION. | |
| American Military Patch Guide by Morgan & Thurman | |
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1UP-01. “The most complete guide and reference book today of American military patches and tabs covering WW1 to present.” Copyright 1997, published by Medals of America Press, Fountain Inn, S. Carolina. 11-inch x 8-1/2-inch format, colorful illustrated paper covers, 87 pages illustrating over 2000, full color, Army, Army Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Civil Air Patrol, & National Guard patches and tabs, as well as a basic overview of patch construction and wear. An excellent quick reference for U.S. patches. New. $19.99 |
| Cavalry Officer Branch Of Service On Chocolate Brown "Elastique" | |
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3UP-30. Mint Unused. $15.00 Pr. |
| Armor Officer Branch Of Service On Chocolate Brown "Elastique" | |
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3UP-30a. Mint Unused. $15.00 Pr. |
| Coast Artillery Officer Branch Of Service On Chocolate Brown "Elastique" | |
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3UP-30b. Mint Unused. $15.00 Pr. |
| Cavalry Officer Branch Of Service On Tan Cotton Twill | |
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3UP-30c. Mint Unused. $15.00 Pr |
| Armor Officer Branch Of Service On Tan Cotton Twill | |
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3P-30d. Mint Unused. $15.00 Pr. |
| Unassigned/Military Intelligence Officer Branch Of Service On Tan Cotton Twill | |
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3UP-30e. Mint Unused. $15.00 Pr. |
| 36th Infantry Division - The Texas Division | |
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3UP-36. 1-3/4-inch wide x 2-1/2-inch high, light blue, embroidered arrowhead shaped patch depicting a heavy embroidered, olive green letter “T” in the center. The 36th Infantry Division was an active Texas National Guard unit that embarked for the European Theatre of Operation in April 1943. They trained in North Africa preparing for the amphibious assault of Italy, at the Gulf of Salerno and slowly but steadily fought against the Germans in bad weather and mountainous territory. Operation Raincoat, Mignamo Gap, San Pietro, Rapido, River, Gustav Line, Cassino, Anzio, Rome, Velletri Line. After a rest, the 36th Infantry prepared for Operation Anvil, the invasion of Southern France. San Raphael, Rhone River valley, Montelimar, Moselle River, Meur River, Saint Marie Pass, Rhine River. The 36th Infantry attacked the German National Redoubt at Kunzelsau in April 1945. 400 days of combat in five campaigns, at a staggering loss of over 19,400 men; 7th highest of all Infantry Divisions. It is interesting to note that during this time, the 36th Infantry Division exercised operational control over 1st Special Service Force. The patch exhibits very slight and insignificant signs of age from handling. Unused. Near excellent. $7.00 |
| 36th Infantry Division - The Texas Division | |
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3UP-36a. 1-3/4-inch wide x 2-1/2-inch high, light blue, embroidered arrowhead shaped patch, same description as above, except this example exhibits very slight and insignificant signs of age from handling, as well as very slight and insignificant, even, soil on the front side and the backside has old yellow residue from tape or glue, from being in a scrapbook, (nothing of a serious nature). Unused. Vg+. $6.00 SOLD |
| 36th Infantry Division - The Texas Division | |
| 3UP-36b. Same description as above, except this patch is slightly smaller than above, 1-5/8-inch wide x 2-1/2-inch high and it exhibits moderate age, light to moderate wear and light to moderate, even, soil. The patch is used and has been removed from a uniform; remnants of original, hand-sewing, thread still remain. Used. About Vg. $5.00 | |
| 36th Infantry Division - The Texas Division - Greenback Variation | |
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3UP-36c. 1-3/4-inch wide 2-3/4-inch high, light blue, (slightly lighter blue than the above patches), embroidered, arrowhead shaped patch, same description as above, except the backside has an overall green thread that is of particular interest to patch collectors. The patch exhibits moderate age, light to moderate wear in some areas, as well as moderate, even, overall soil from handling and use. The patch has been removed from a uniform; remnants of original sewing thread still remain. A very nice soft and flexible patch. About Vg. $26.00 SOLD |
| 36th Infantry Division - The Texas Division - Italian Theatre Made Variation With Bullion Letter "T" - Very Unique | |
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3UP-36d. 1-3/4-inch wide 2-5/8-inch high, pale blue, embroidered arrowhead shaped patch with an unusual tan colored border edge and the letter "T" is hand embroidered using a gold wire that has tarnished over the years. The bullion wire, hand embroidered construction, is consistent with patches that were made locally in the European Theatre of Operations during WW2; this example was most likely made in Italy. The backside has blue linen cloth to strengthen the area where the "T" is embroidered; also a red fabric can be seen on the outside edge of the back side and appears to be part of the construction of the border edge. The front of the patch exhibits light signs of age, insignificant wear, as well as a light hint of, even, overall soil from handling and use. The patch has been removed from a uniform and remnants of original hand stitched thread still remains. A very unusual and unique example of an Italian, theatre made, 36th Infantry Division patch; one that we have not previously encountered. VERY SCARCE. Used. Vg. $65.00 SOLD |
| 9th Army | |
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3UP-38. 2-3/8-inch wide x 2-1/2-inch high, nonagon, (nine-sided), patch depicting a white letter “A,” within a four leaf clover design, embroidered on a red background. The 9th Army arrived in England June 1944, then proceeded to the Brittany Peninsula, France in September 1944. Captured Brest and guarded the 12th Army along the Loire River. During the Battle of the Bulge the 9th Army was assigned to Montgomery’s British 21st Army Group. They participated in Operation Grenade; the Siegfried line, the Ruhr and Lippstadt, Germany. The 9th Army was the first Allied Army to cross the Rhine River and advanced within 50-miles of Berlin. At one time the 9th Army was simultaneously operating in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Germany; they commanded 39 US and Allied Divisions; they captured over 750,000 enemy and liberated about 600,00 Allied POW’s. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 |
| 9th Army | |
| 3UP-38a. Same description as above, except this patch exhibits light age, wear and very minor storage soil. Vg. $6.00 | |
| Philippine Department | |
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3UP-40. 2-1/2-inch oval, blue embroidered, patch depicting a white embroidered "Sea Lion" holding a sword. The design was taken from the coat of arms of Spain, suggesting the Spanish/Philippine heritage. The Philippine Department was established in 1913; its mission was to defend the Philippine Islands against enemy attack, as well as, training of the Philippine Army. Without sufficient training, personnel and equipment, the Philippine Department could not effectively resist the superior Japanese forces. Forced to retreat, General MacArthur withdrew his troops from Luzon to the Bataan Peninsula. General MacArthur was forced to leave his troops under the command of Lt. General Jonathan Wainwright, who, in June of 1942, surrendered to the superior Japanese invaders. A somewhat of a difficult patch to acquire. Unused. Excellent. $12.00 SOLD |
| Philippine Department | |
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3UP-40a. Same description as above, and a nearly exact embroidered design as above. and the reverse of this example exhibits an overall white thread backing of particular interest to patch collectors. A very nice example Unused. Excellent. $16.00 Backside shown. SOLD |
| Philippine Department | |
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3UP-D40b. Same description as above, except a distinctly different embroidery design; both paws, head and tail are different from above. Nice variation. Unused. Excellent. $12.00 SOLD |
| Alaskan Department Variation Embroidery With A Lemon/Gold Star | |
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3UP-41. 2-1/2-inch diameter, heavily embroidered, patch depicting a snarling polar bear under a lemon/gold star; heavily embroidered black thread defines the characteristics of the bears face. The unit was headquartered in Alaska; the Alaskan Department trained ground force personnel and administered over the many small posts within Alaska during WW2. Alaska was a major delivery point for U.S. lend-lease aircraft to Russia. A fun patch to collect as there are many manufacturing variations in the embroidery on the bears face; you can own scores of this patch each with a distinct embroidered variation. This specimen exhibits very light signs of age, as well as minor soil form handling and storage. The patch does not appear to have been used, however, it has two pieces of black thread sewn on the edge, at about 2-o'clock, it's possible that the patch was sewn onto a blanket or other display item. Vg. $8.00 SOLD |
| Alaskan Department – Variation Embroidery With A Bright Lemon/Yellow Star | |
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3UP-41a. 2-5/8-inch diameter, similar to the patch above, except, the bear is under a bright lemon/yellow star, the head is a different shape with slightly less heavily embroidered black thread used to define the characteristics of the bears face, as well as other more subtle differences. Light remnants of glue on the backside from being in a scrapbook, otherwise in excellent unused condition. A very distinctive variation. Near Excellent. $10.00 SOLD |
| Alaskan Department – Variation Embroidery With A Dark Orange/Gold Star | |
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3UP-41b. 2-1/2-inch diameter, similar to the patch above, except, the bear is under a dark orange/gold star, the head is a different shape and the characteristics of the face are defined by embroidering white and cream colored thread in different directions and thickness, which provide a unique iridescent effect, as well as other more subtle differences. Moderate remnants of paper and glue on the backside from being in a scrapbook, otherwise in excellent unused condition. This one is a real beauty; a very unique and distinct variation. Near excellent. $12.00 SOLD |
| Alaskan Department – Variation Embroidery With a Light Orange/Gold Star | |
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3UP-41c. 2-1/2-inch diameter, similar to the patch above, except, the bear is under a light orange/gold star, the head is a different shape and the characteristics of the face are defined by embroidering white and cream colored thread in different directions and thickness, which provide a unique iridescent effect, as well as Light signs of age and minor soil from handling and storage. A very distinctive variation. Appears to be unused. Vg. $12.00 SOLD |
| Alaskan Department – Variation Embroidery With a Light Gold Star | |
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3UP-41d. 2-5/8-inch diameter, similar to the patch above, except, the bear is under a light gold star and heavily embroidered black thread is used to define the characteristics of the bears face, as well as other more subtle differences. A distinct variation. There is quite a bit of paper glued on the backside from being in a scrapbook. Unused. Near excellent. $7.00 |
| Alaskan Department – Variation Embroidery With A Dark Orange/Gold Star | |
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3UP-41e. 2-1/2-inch diameter, similar to the patch above, except, the bear is under a dark orange/gold star, as well as other obvious differences. Very light signs of age, wear and insignificant soil; this patch is used and has been removed from a uniform; remnants of original sewing thread still remain. Vg. $8.00 SOLD |
| Alaskan Department – Variation Embroidery With A Lemon/Yellow Star | |
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3UP-41f. 2-1/2-inch diameter, similar to the patch above, except, the bear is under a dark orange/gold star, as well as other obvious differences. Light to moderate signs of age, wear and very insignificant soil; this patch is used and has been removed from a uniform; remnants of original sewing thread still remain. The backside has moderate residue of tape glue from being taped in a scrapbook. Vg. $7.00 SOLD |
| 36th Corps - (XXXVI) | |
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3UP-42. 2-3/8-inch fully embroidered clover shaped patch. The 36th Corps was activated in July 1944 in preparation for the invasion of Japan. The unit was not sent overseas and was deactivated in September 1945 after the Japanese surrender. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 |
| 36th Corps - (XXXVI) | |
| 3UP-42a. Same description as above, except this example exhibits very light signs of age from handling and light actual use. Used. Vg+. $6.00 | |
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