Beautiful & Rare 1950s Japanese-Made US Army 87th Infantry Regiment Pocket Patch

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  • Beautiful & Rare 1950s Japanese-Made US Army 87th Infantry Regiment Pocket Patch
  • Beautiful & Rare 1950s Japanese-Made US Army 87th Infantry Regiment Pocket Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a beautiful and rare circa 1950s Japanese-made pocket patch for the United States Army 87th Infantry Regiment. The 87th was part of the 10th Mountain Division during World War I. The patch shows a mountain with climbing gear at the center and reads VIRES MONTESQUE VINCIMUS (We overcome might and mountains).

VINTAGE:

Circa 1950s.

SIZE:

Approximately 4" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads, coated muslin backing.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DB-25-13 LBGEX9/13 SBGEX10/13

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows only some light wear along the edge.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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