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World War I Patches and Distinctive Unit Insignia

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The patches shown on these pages are generally rare or unusual variants of the more common versions of the unit identification patch.

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World War I 2nd Division Composite Band Long Photograph

This photograph is included here to show several examples of the wool felt 2nd Division Indian patches, service hash marks, and rank chevrons with the band lyre incorporated into the design. It is also VERY unusual in that there are at least four negro (Colored) troops in this integrated unit. As this photo was taken at the 10th Annual American Legion Convention in October, 1923, at San Antonio, Texas -- it is very uncommon to see black troops pictured with any other race but white officers.  The unit is identified as the "2nd Division Composite Band, J. E. Osborne Conducting."

Note there are a number of career NCOs and officers pictured, some with 18 years or more service. Note also the French Fourragere in wear from WWI wartime service in France.

The condition is generally good, with some wrinkles, edge and corner wear, as shown.  It is mounted on a flat mat, and will require special packaging for shipment.

The photo is shown in close-up views here -- left side -- right side.

Available for $99.99

World War I Pre-WWII (separate page)

World War I

Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name		 Description, Size, Condition Price Status
WWIP-001
WWI US Army Rifle Expert Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I Rifle Expert Theater Made Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with applied hand cut felt rifles on OD wool felted burlap.

The condition is well used, with signs of combat wear. It is in overall good condition. The patch shows wear to the nap on the wool felt from age.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 inches.

 $19.99 Available
WWIP-014
WWI US 1st Gas Regiment Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 1st Gas Regiment Bullion Quilted Floss Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with quilted hand embroidered yellow silk floss with red silk floss "1" on blue felt.  The "1" and the shield are bordered in thick gold bullion twisted pair wire.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back. It has a paper backing.

It measures 2-1/2 by 3-1/4 inches.

 $124.99 Available
WWIP-002
WWI US 1st Army Corps of Engineers Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 1st Army Engineers Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with applied hand cut black felt "A" on OD wool felt, with a red castle in the lower arms of the "A".

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-3/4 by 3-1/4 inches.

   SOLD
WWIP-003
WWI US Army Advance Section Service and Supply Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I Rifle Advance Section Service of Supply Theater Made Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with applied hand cut linen gray disk on khaki woven wool.

The condition is well used, with signs of combat wear. It is in overall good condition. The patch shows wear to the nap on the wool felt from age. It was removed from a uniform.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-3/8 inches.

 $69.99 Available
WWIP-004
WWI US Army 205th/206th Infantry Regiment Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 205th/206th Infantry Regiment 2-piece Wool Felt Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with applied hand cut felt beaver on red wool felt.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches.

 $74.99 Available
WWIP-005
WWI US Army 3rd CS Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 3rd Corps School Embroidered Wool Felt Patch

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches.

 $49.99 Available
WWIP-006
WWI US Army 5th Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 5th Infantry Division 2-piece Wool Felt Patch Variant

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with a blue silk embroidered number "5" on the red diamond separately applied to OD green wool felt.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches.

 $74.99 Available
WWIP-012
WWI US Army 40th Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 40th Infantry Division Silk Floss Embroidered Wool Felt Patch Variant

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with a yellow silk embroidered sun on the royal purple wool felt.

The condition is used, still near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 inches square.

 $49.99 Available
WWIP-007
WWI US Army 43rd Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 43rd Infantry Division Silk Embroidered Wool Felt Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with a black silk embroidered maple leaf on the red cloverleaf on OD green wool felt. It has a black linen back.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches.

 $74.99 Available
WWIP-008
WWI US Army 76th Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 76th Infantry Division Silk Embroidered Wool Felt Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with yellow silk embroidered blue Liberty Bell with a white silk floss crack on OD green wool felt.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches square.

 $74.99 Available
WWIP-015
WWI US Army 77th Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 77th Infantry Division Silk Embroidered Wool Felt Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with blue silk embroidered with a black and white silk floss Statue of Liberty on OD green wool felt.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/8 wide (bottom) by 2-7/8 inches high.

 $74.99 Available
WWIP-013
WWI US Army 80th Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 80th Infantry Division Three Piece Wool Felt Patch

This in an interesting EARLY variant on this patch, with the Blue Ridge mountains silhouetted on a white sky on OD green wool felt.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches high.

 $74.99 Available
WWIP-017
WWI US Army 80th Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 80th Infantry Division Embroidered Wool HBT Patch

This in an interesting shield shaped variant on this patch, with the Blue Ridge mountains silhouetted on an OD khaki wool herringbone twill.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high.

 $79.99 Available
WWIP-018
WWI US Army 82nd Infantry Division Bullion on Velvet Patch		 This is a World War I 82nd "All American" Infantry Division Silk Velvet with Silver Bullion Cord applied multi-piece patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with blue disk silk velvet on red velvet with separately applied silver cord "AA" and borders.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-1/4 inches square.

 $299.99 Available
WWIP-009
WWI US Army 88th Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch		 This is a World War I 88th Infantry Division Silk Embroidered 2-piece Wool Felt Patch

This in an interesting variant on this patch, with yellow silk embroidered "88" on the black cloverleaf on OD green woven wool. It has a black linen back.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches square.

 $74.99 Available