Description
ARTIFACT:
View AllClose
This is a first-type shoulder patch for the United States Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a unit made up exclusively of first-generation Americans born to Japanese immigrants. The patch is round and shows a golden forearm hoisting up a sword.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/2" in diameter.
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. MDJX12 LAAEX4/12
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows some light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.