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

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 194The Special Service Forces received a Congressional Gold Medal in 201The red, spearhead shaped patch reads: "USA" horizontally across the top and "CANADA" vertically down the center.

Circa WWII.

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

Fully embroidered, silk/cotton.

To be sewn on.

None.

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

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

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