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 patches that are listed because of their uniqueness will be the actual patch that you will receive.

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

5UP-57. 2-1/4-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high shield shaped, fully embroidered green patch with an olive green border. Patch depicts a red sword, taken from the flag of Iran and a white star with seven points taken from the flag of Iraq. Instituted in 1942 and headquartered in Teheran, Iran; the commands purpose was to insure the flow of supplies to Russia. Extremely light and insignificant age from handling and many possibly have been sewn on a uniform at one time, it's difficult to tell. Nice. Near excellent. $8.00 SOLD

5UP-58. Approximately 2-1/4-inch diameter, fully embroidered, olive drab patch depicting a red embroidered triangle superimposed on a green 4-leaf clover. The 13^th Corps was activated on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor and trained various units for overseas duty until July 1944 when it embarked for the European Theatre of Operation. The unit trained in England for a short time then landed on Omaha Beach on the 28^th of September. Proceeding through Belgium and Holland, the Corps participated in fighting in the area of the Roer River Line near Beeck and Lindern, The unit secured Leiffarth, Linnich, Lindern, Flossdorf, Wuerm and Muellendorf. With the 9^th Army the 13^th Corps participated in Operation Grenade, the assault crossing of the Roer River. On its advance to the Rhine River the Corps seized Baal, Hottorf, Koffern, Dovern and Erkelenz. The Corps crossed the Rhine River and participated in the drive east to secure the plains of Northern Germany. Reaching the Elb River the Corps engage the German Clausewitz Division. In May of 1945 the 13^th Corps met Russian troops. The Corps returned to the US in 1945 for duty ion the Pacific Theater of Operation, however, the Japanese surrender made further action by the Corps needless. The 13^th Corps participated in two campaigns. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD

5UP-59. 2-1/4-inch square, fully embroidered, patch with blue and white diagonal lines and a medium colored olive drab border. The 3^rd Infantry Division was already an active regular army unit when the U.S. entered WW2. North Africa, Bizerte, Sicily, Volturno River, Cassino, Anzio, Rome, St. Tropez, Rhine River, Battle of the Bulge, Colmar Pocket, Siegfried Line, Nurnberg, Munich, Salzburg. 531 days in combat in seven campaigns, highest casualties of any American division, loosing nearly 26,000 men. The front and backside are in excellent condition. A very popular patch, always in demand. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD

5UP-59a. 2-1/4-inch square, fully embroidered, patch with blue and white diagonal lines and a medium colored olive drab border. Same description as above, except, the front of the patch exhibits moderate signs of age, light wear, as well as moderate overall, even, soil from handling and storage; the patch does not appear to have been used. The backside has moderate, overall, contact cement from being glued in a scrapbook. A very popular patch, always in demand. A nice representative example. Unused. Vg-. $6.00 SOLD

5UP-60. This fully embroidered 2-inch square award was worn on the lower right sleeve it was awarded to US and Allied units for exceptional meritorious conduct and for performing outstanding service for six months during military operations against an armed enemy from January 1, 1944 to the end of the war. A very high honor for the units and individuals that were allowed to wear this award. Very minor storage age, as well as, minor fuzziness on the border, (in some spots), nothing serious. Unused. Near excellent. $6.00

5UP-61. Approximately 2-1/8-inch diameter olive green patch depicting a black embroidered “W” within a black circle. European Theatre of Operation landing in LeHavre, France in 1945 and attached to the 3^rd Army. Sauer River, Moselle River, Glan River, Rhine River, Operation Plunder, Thuringia, Friedrichrode, Central Germany, Mulde River, Stopping and holding at the Czechoslovakia border. Two campaigns 57-days in combat at a loss of over 1,000 men. A beautiful example. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 SOLD

24th Infantry Division

5UP-63. Approximately 2-3/4-inch diameter, nice quality, fully embroidered golden yellow patch with a green border. The patch depicts a, green Saguaro cactus, sitting on a blue base. The 103^rd Infantry Division was activated in 1942; they arrived in the European Theatre of Operation in 1944. Some elements arrived in Marseille where they relieved the 3^rd Division. Entering battle at St. Die. Fought at Saverne Gap, Voseges Mountains to the Alsace Plain. Captured Diefenbach and Selestat, crossed the Zintzel and Lauter Rivers. The 103^rd was credited with being the first Division of the Seventh Army to cross into Germany.  Siegfried Line, Ardennes, Sarregue Mines, Reichtshofen, Soufflenheim, Sauer River, Soufflenheim, Moder River, Muhlhausen, Rhine Valley, and Fresbach. In southern Germany the 103^rd hunted German forces into Stuttgart, Munsinger, the Danube River and Ulm; at Landsburg the 411 Infantry Regiment of the 103^rd Infantry Division liberated the concentration camp there. The 103^rd captured Innsbruck, Austria and pushed to the Brenner Pass. Occupation duty in Austria. 147 days in combat in two campaigns. With a loss of over 4550 men. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 

5UP-64. 2-1/8-inch wide x 2-7/8-inch high; red patch with a white center stripe, (Austrian National Colors), depicting a blue olive branch superimposed on a blue vertical sword; light olive colored border. This patch was worn by personnel serving in Austria at the very end of WW2. Headquarters for the American Forces in Austria unit was located in Vienna until 1952 and was moved to Salzburg where it remained until 1955 when it was deactivated in 1955. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 

5UP-65. 2-1/2-inch diameter high quality fully embroidered patch; central design features a heavily embroidered golden lion head. There are many manufacturing variations in the embroidery of the lion’s head which makes this a sought after patch for collectors.  Activated in March 1943, arrived in France December 1943. Shortly after their arrival they were heavily involved in the German winter offensive. Suffering a German break through, two of the Divisions Regiments fought until they were completely out of food and ammunition. Other units of the 106^th fought a delaying action, along with units of the 7^th Armored Division that stalled the German attack allowing time for U.S. replacements and equipment to arrive at the battle area. At the end of December 1944 the unit assembled in Belgium for refitting. In January 1945 the unit returned to fierce fighting at the front. As the war progressed to its end, large numbers of German were surrendering; the 106^th was assigned the task of guarding and administrating over massive amounts of prisoners of war. After a period of  occupation duty in 1945, the 106th was deactivated. 63 days in combat in three campaigns with over 8,600 casualties, most in the Ardennes Campaign. A beautiful example. SCARCE. Unused. Excellent  $14.00 SOLD

5UP-66. 2-1/8-inch wide x 2-5/8-inch high, blue, shield shaped, patch with four white stars, representing the stars of the Southern Cross constellation. The front of the patch exhibits light signs of age and a little wear to the stars; the stars are large and  heavily embroidered; they are a little "fuzzy" looking from handling and possible very light use. Activated in May 1942, consisting 
of National Guard units from Illinois, Massachusetts and North Dakota. Pacific Theatre of Operations, New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, Henderson Field, Matanikan River, Mount Austen, Kohumbona and an amphibious assault at Verahue. In 1943 the 23^rd Infantry Division was assigned the task of defending, Viti Levu, the main island of the Fiji Island chain. In December 1943 the unit landed on Bougainville, relieving the 3^rd Marine Division, holding their positions, and repulsing the Japanese. Onto the Philippines; Leyte, Samar, Macarite Island, Biri Island, Visayan Island landings, Ceby City, Bohol, Negros, and Mindanao. The unit prepared for Operation Olympic, the invasion of the Japanese southern islands; however the Japanese surrender made this operation unnecessary. Short period of occupation on the Japanese mainland. The 23^rd, Americal Division participated in two campaigns at a cost of over 4,000 men. Possibly used. Vg $7.00 SOLD

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