Very Rare French-Made US Army 474th Infantry Regiment Shoulder Patch

This is a very rare French-made shoulder patch for the United States Army 474th Infantry Regiment. The patch is a beautiful scarlet color and is shaped like a spearhead with a Viking ship at center and a scroll above the ship. The shape of the patch and the different symbols on it were chosen to represent the three units which were assimilated into the 474th: the 1st Special Service Forces, the 1st, 3rd and 4th Ranger Battalions and the 99th Infantry Regiment.

Circa World War II.

3-1/8" height and 1-3/4" width.

Twill embroidered in cotton/silk threads.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRBJX10 LDEJX7/10 SDJJX3/12

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Patch has light wear only.

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