WWII Occupation Period US Labor Corps Shoulder Patch for Latvian Worker Embroidered on Wool

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  • WWII Occupation Period US Labor Corps Shoulder Patch for Latvian Worker Embroidered on Wool
  • WWII Occupation Period US Labor Corps Shoulder Patch for Latvian Worker Embroidered on Wool
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War II Occupation Period United States Labor Corps shoulder patch for a Latvian worker. Many qualified Labor Corps members ended up coming stateside to start the US Special Forces Training Corps. The patch is crest-shaped and reads LATVIAN across the top.

VINTAGE:

Circa post-World War II (Occupation Period).

SIZE:

Approximately 3" in height and 2-5/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Wool, cotton embroidered in cotton/silk threads.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX12 LAFEX9/12

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows some light wear with one small moth bite on reverse.

GUARANTEE:

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

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