1ST INFANTRY DIVISION GREEN BACK PATCH ORIGINAL

$79.95

FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION (UNITED STATES) SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA ORIGINAL

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This is a nice patch with the green back from one of the most famous divisions in WW2, The Big Red One. The patch is in nice used condition.

This shoulder sleeve insignia was worn by the First Infantry Division on their Army Combat Uniforms. They were given the nick-name The Big Red One  from this patch.

The 1st Infantry Divison(United States) became active in 1917.  They were also nick-named the “Bloody First” or the “Fighting First”.

The Big Red One’s landed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion and were very active during WW2 not just in Normandy but also at Algeria, the Ardennes, Tunisia, Sicily and the Rhineland. Also active during WW1 including fighting at Meuse, Montdidier and St. Mihiel.

This is a one of a kind item and you will receive the exact one photographed.

 

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Additional information

Weight 0.035 kg

Vendor Info

  • Military Tour
  • Vendor: Doug Johnston
  • Address: 210 Dufferin Avenue
    Winnipeg MB R2W 2X5
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