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This is a World War II shoulder patch for the United States Army 758th Tank Battalion, America's first armored unit to consist of all African-Americans (Jackie Robinson was a member). The patch is a tri-colored triangle and shows a tank, lightning bolt and 758.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:3-1/2" height and 3-15/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully-embroidered patch in silk/cotton threads.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX00 LHEX5/10 SHEX9/11
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Patch shows very little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.