Shoulder Sleeve Insignia & Patch References - US MILITARIA FORUM
Oct 15, 2007 · Obviously there are many collectors of Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Patches. It also appears there are many new collectors everyday. Although this forum is a great reference in itself, …
Evolution of U.S. Marine insignia - US MILITARIA FORUM
Oct 13, 2022 · If you want an evolutionary history of the earliest Marine Corps insignia, I suggest buying Volume 1 by Dr Frederick Briuer entitled "United States Marine Corps Emblems : 1804 to World War …
The WW I Discharge Chevron - US MILITARIA FORUM
Jun 10, 2014 · The discharge chevron is typically found on the service coat, and on a handful of overcoats. However, they rarely turn up on the sleeve of the flannel shirt. It should be noted that …
Star and Indian Head Insignia of the 2nd Infantry Division, AEF
Nov 8, 2014 · Star & Indianhead Insignia as used by the 2nd Infantry Division, AEF Photo No. 01: Almost 100 years after its inception, the 2nd Division’s distinctive star and Indian head insignia is …
Interesting new GEMSCO insignia catalog with wings
Apr 27, 2025 · Thanks to Dennis @GAZOO for purchasing and sharing this recent GEMSCO (General Embroidery & Military Supply Co.) catalog that was sold at auction, we all get to get a glimpse of …
Pin back vs screw back - DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA / UNIT CRESTS
Aug 11, 2025 · I know there are plenty of discussion about the pin back vs clutch back, but I just came across a DI with a screw back design with the same front enamel. Can anybody shed light on when …
Unit badges - DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA / UNIT CRESTS - U.S.
Dec 8, 2024 · There is also a very good Distinctive Unit Insignia book that shows several thousand crests as well as a brief lineage history of the crests. "U.S. Army Heraldic Crests: A Complete …
Phantom Ghost Division Patches Discussion - US MILITARIA FORUM
Dec 4, 2008 · The 9th Airborne Division insignia was approved by the OQMG on August 3rd, 1944. The nine white areas around the edge of the patch suggest the unit's number and clouds, and the …
History of the Collar Disk - US MILITARIA FORUM
Aug 23, 2013 · The bronze insignia is for wear on the service uniform, the gold or gilt insignia for wear on the white uniform. But the gilt disk goes back farther than that. The first evidence of a gilt disk, at …
Armored Patches Worn On Chest - US MILITARIA FORUM
Apr 13, 2008 · All Activity Home MEDALS, SHOULDER SLEEVE & METAL INSIGNIA SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA & PATCHES ARMY AND USAAF Armored Patches Worn On Chest