Nice, Worn Example, WWII O.S.S. Special Recon Bn. Arc Removed from Uniform

Nice, worn example WWII O.S.S. (Office of Strategic Services) Special Recon Battalion arc. Embroidered black wool felt that reads: "SPECIAL RECON BN." in red letters, this example was removed from a uniform. The OSS was the United States' wartime intelligence agency and it operated from June 13, 1942 until September 20, 1945 before it was replaced two years later by the Central Intelligence Agency.

Circa WWII

Approximately 5-1/16" x 7/8"

Embroidered wool felt with gauze backing

None.

This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-EDK-25-16 LBGEX8/16 SBGEX12/16

8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The arc shows minor to moderate wear, was removed from uniform, overall very fine condition.

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