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. 

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

8UP-93. 2-1/2-inch diameter black wool felt patch depicting a heavily embroidered, seven point silver/white star with a black star in the center. This variation was worn during WW2; some authorities suggest that this “Special Purchase,” variation was designed for officers; however, there is no official proof that this is the case. It is, nevertheless, a known and sought after variation of the 7^th Service Command patch. The 7^th Service Command had its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and was responsible for Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. This specimen is a particularly beautiful, high quality patch exhibiting excellent detail. A scarce variation. Unused. Excellent. $20.00 SOLD

8UP-96. 2-1/2-inch diameter patch depicting blue waves on a white background with red border. The unit was activated in 1941and Headquartered at Narsarssuak, Greenland, by agreement between the U.S. and Danish government. This added an important stop-over location or starting point, for U.S. planes heading to England, as well as an important weather gathering station. This example exhibits light age, as well as minor soil; the patch appears to be unused. Vg. $8.00 SOLD

8UP-97. 2-1/2-inch diameter patch depicting a blue star on white background with red trim and has an olive drab border. The Army Service Forces commanded administrative and technical forces as well as, many ports of embarkation and supply depots, smoothly administrating the logistics of providing food, clothing and housing for millions of personnel in the military. The patch exhibits very insignificant signs of age from light handling; it is in excellent condition and depicts a distinct, unique, circular style embroidery. A beauty. Unused. Excellent. $21.00 SOLD

8UP-97c. 2-1/4-inch diameter patch. standard type embroidery. Very nice. Unused. Excellent. $6.00

8UP-97d. 2-1/4-inch diameter patch. standard type embroidery. Light to moderate signs of age, wear and soil from handling and actual use. Used. Vg.  $4.50 

8UP-98m. 2-7/8-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high, fully embroidered "RED" patch with heavy golden yellow thread embroidery depicting a Thompson machine gun and anchor design, surmounted by a flying eagle. The design is actually a representation of the WW2 British Combined Operations patch, which was worn by British Commandos and Landing Craft personnel. The U.S. Navy Amphibian Units developed and operated a large number of different vessels, which were adapted for ship to shore and amphibious warfare, such as large ocean-going vessels like the 325 foot Landing Ship Tank (LST), as well as the Landing Ship Dock, (LSD); the Landing Ship Vehicle, (LSV); etc. They also trained Scouts, Raiders, Beach Jumpers, Combat Demolition Teams, Joint Assault Signals Units, Beach Battalions and Amphibious Medical Units in both the European and Pacific Theatre of Operations. The red variation is the most difficult version to acquire; we do not often acquire this patch. A beautiful example. Unused, Excellent+. $36.00 SOLD

8UP-98n. 3-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high, fully embroidered "RED" patch with heavy golden yellow thread embroidery depicting a Thompson machine gun and anchor design, surmounted by a flying eagle. Same description as above, except this example is slightly larger, has a brighter red background with semi-distinct vertical lines of embroidery and subtle differences in the embroidery as compared with the above patch. A beautiful example. The red variation is the most difficult version to acquire; we do not often acquire this patch. Unused, Excellent+. $36.00 SOLD

8UP-99. Approximately 1-3/8-inch wide x 2-1/4-inch high, fully embroidered patch with a light color olive drab border depicting red, gold, and blue colors suggesting the colors of a rainbow. European Theatre of Operation, arriving in Marseilles France in December 1944. Entered combat on Christmas Eve 1944 near Strasbourg and relieved or replaced combat units where necessary. Ardennes, Bulge Area, Haguenau, Hardt Mountains, Siegfried Line, Dahn, Busenburg, Rhine River Crossing, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Schweinfurt, Furth, Donauworth to Dachau and liberated the infamous concentration camp located there; then onto Munich and Austria where they remained for occupation duty until 1946. 106 days in combat, two campaigns, with a loss of over 3900 men. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 SOLD

8UP-99a. Approximately 1-3/8-inch wide x 2-1/4-inch high, fully embroidered patch, same description as above, except, this specimen has very light fraying, on one area, along the light color olive drab border, (top right corner), which is sometimes characteristic of WW2 cut-edge patches, (nothing at all serious). A very nice example. Near excellent. $7.00 SOLD

8UP-99b. Approximately 1-3/8-inch wide x 2-1/4-inch high, fully embroidered patch with a light color olive drab border depicting red, gold, and blue colors suggesting the colors of a rainbow. This example exhibits a ribbed style embroidery that is associated with an early style of embroidery  that is of particular interest to collectors. A beautiful example. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD

8UP-100. 2-1/2-inch diameter patch depicting two red back to back “D’s” on a white background with red border. The 31^st Infantry Division was comprised of Alabama, Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi National Guards. The 31st Infantry Division fought in the Pacific Theatre of Operation at New Guinea and surrounding islands, the Philippines, Mindanao and  Operation Victor V. They participated in two campaigns. Just a hint of age. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD

8UP-101. 2-1/4-inch diameter. fully embroidered olive drab patch depicting a black embroidered buffalo within a black embroidered border. Excellent detail and design; light, vertical line variation embroidery. Activated in October 1942; the Division embarked for the European Theatre of Operation, arriving in North Africa for additional training; elements of the 92^nd organized as the 370^th Regimental Combat Team and were attached to the 1^st Armor Division; the 92nd Division entered combat in Italy, crossed the Arno River and occupied Lucca. Northern Italy, The Ligurian Coast, Serchio Valley, Castelnuovo, Fiume La-Force Line, Serchio Sector, Gothic Line, Genoa, as well as a period of occupation. The 92^nd fought in two campaigns, loosing nearly 3,000 men. Traditionally a Black unit. A difficult patch to acquire. Unused. Excellent. $19.00 SOLD

8UP-102. 2-1/4-inch wide x 2-1/4-inch high, fully embroidered red clover shaped patch with a black embroidered grape leaf. The Southwest Pacific Theatre, Russell Islands, Rendova Island, New Georgia, Arundel Island, New Guinea, Philippines and occupation of Japan. The 43rd Infantry division fought in three campaigns with over 6000 casualties. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 

8UP-104. 2-inch wide x 2-3/4-inch high shield shaped patch depicting a white battle axe embroidered on a blue background. Le Havre, France in January 1944, Saarlautern,  Saar River, Neunkirchen, Rhine River, Numarkt, Danube River, Regensburg, Inn River, Austria and Linz. 55 days in combat with a loss of over 1200 men. Light signs of soil on the axe from handling and storage. Unused. Vg+. $6.00 

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