Description
This is a Korean War era United States Army pocket patch or badge for USASESS (United States Army South Eastern Signal School) Fort Gordon, Georgia. This Signal Corps training facility was established in 1948: previously Fort Gordon had been base for infantry and armored divisions, as well as being a POW camp. The patch is fully embroidered in yellow and orange and shows an eagle above the Signal Corps flags. The backing is wool and the patch attaches with four clutchbacks.
VINTAGE:Circa Korean War.
SIZE:Approximately 2-15/16" in height and 2-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads, wool felt backing.
ATTACHMENT:Four posts with clutchbacks.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Korean War United States Army pocket patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJL13 LFEX11/13 SFEX12/13
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows some minor wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.