Description
This is a 1930s-World War II United States 1st Army Engineers shoulder patch. The 1st Army was involved with the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge, among other contests. The patch shows a capital "A" in block lettering, denoting "A" for "army" as well as linking A as the primary letter to the army's name (1st). Inside the upper section of the A is a red square bordered in white.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s-World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-11/16" in height and 1-15/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAV91 LEEX5/11
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows some light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.