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Ww2 17th airborne paratrooper glider artillery worn pocket patch moth nips. Lot 34x wwii us army patch no glow original authentic ssi embroidered cloth felt. The grades of technician in the third, fourth and fifth grades were added by war department circular no 5, 8 january 1942. See more ideas about patches, military and military insignia. This patch would look great on a ball cap, jacket, or vest and it also makes a great gift. Us army air force, corps wwii squadron patch insignia. Military unit patches military patches embroidered.
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The distinctive unit insignia was approved for the xix corps on 3 may 1944. Mar 29, 2016 in march of 1943, marine corps leadership made shoulder insignia officially supported, approving them for wear on dress uniforms. This new old stock wwii patch is in very good condition. Thank you for viewing my personal collection of us army military insignia.
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