Description
This is a very rare early 1950's shoulder patch for the United States Army 23rd Armored. The 23 is printed rather than embroidered and the patch comes with a separate "Phantom Knights" tab.
Circa early 1950's.
SIZE:Patch: approximately 3-1/2" in height x 3-7/8" in width; Tab: approximately 11/16" in height x 3-7/8" in length.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads with printed number.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto uniform.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX11 LIJJX12/11 HDN10/12 SLABGEX10/19/22 SBJJX07/24
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch is in very nice condition with only some light wear at the edges. Tab is also in very nice condition, but does appear to have been sewn onto a uniform at one time.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.