Nice, Minty WWII US Army 1st Special Service Forces Shoulder Patch
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Nice, Minty WWII US Army 1st Special Service Forces Shoulder Patch

Code: uap20001ssf-CON


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ARTIFACT: Nice, minty WWII United States Army 1st Special Service Forces fully embroidered shoulder patch. Also known as the 'Devil's Brigade', it was an elite unit established in 1942 that served with the United States Fifth Army. The 1st Special Service Forces were engaged in combat overseas during WWII and fought in the Aleutian Islands, Italy, and southern France before being deactivated in 1944. The Special Service Forces received a Congressional Gold Medal in 2013. The red, spearhead shaped patch reads: "USA" horizontally across the top and "CANADA" vertically down the center.

VINTAGE: Circa WWII.

SIZE: Approximately 3-1/8" x 7/8".

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully embroidered, silk/cotton.

ATTACHMENT: To be sewn on.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-EDK-25-16 LAGEX8/16 SAGEX12/19 REPVAFEX

CONDITION: 9 (Excellent - Near Mint): The patch shows minor wear, colors remain bright, overall minty condition.

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