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World War I and Pre-WWII Early Patches and Distinctive Unit Insignia


This section is currently being built, we are going to be adding more items in the near future.

The patches shown on these pages are generally rare or unusual variants of the more common versions of the unit identification patch.

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Bullion Patches (separate page) Theater Made Variants
World War I (separate page) Pre-WWII patch photographs
Infantry units Cavalry and Armored Units
Support units Air Corps (separate page)

 


World War I 2nd Division Composite Band Long Photograph


This photograph is included here to show several examples of the wool felt 2nd Division Indian patches, service hash marks, and rank chevrons with the band lyre incorporated into the design. It is also VERY unusual in that there are at least four negro (Colored) troops in this integrated unit. As this photo was taken at the 10th Annual American Legion Convention in October, 1923, at San Antonio, Texas -- it is very uncommon to see black troops pictured with any other race but white officers.  The unit is identified as the "2nd Division Composite Band, J. E. Osborne Conducting."

Note there are a number of career NCOs and officers pictured, some with 18 years or more service. Note also the French Fourragere in wear from WWI wartime service in France.

The condition is generally good, with some wrinkles, edge and corner wear, as shown.  It is mounted on a flat mat, and will require special packaging for shipment.

The photo is shown in close-up views here -- left side -- right side.

Available for $99.99


Infantry units Cavalry units
Support units Air Corps (separate page)

Infantry Units


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
USPW-020
Post-WWI US Early 2nd ID SMALL Variant Wool Felt Patch
This is a Post World War I 2nd Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch

This is a very nice example of this early embroidered patch, with red, white, blue and black floss on black felt. It has a cheesecloth back.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2 by 2-5/8 inches.

$124.99 Available
USPW-029
Post-WWI US Early 6th ID Variant Patch
This is a Post World War I 6th Infantry Division Floss Patch

This is a very nice example of this early embroidered patch, with dark blue embroidered "6" in the center.  Later versions were amended to delete the number.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/4 by 2-1/4 inches.

$49.99 Available
USPW-026
Post-WWI US Early 10th ID Variant Patch
This is a Post World War I 10th Infantry Division Floss Patch

This is a very nice example of this early embroidered patch, with pale blue and yellow floss on khaki twill.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/4 by 2-1/4 inches.

$74.99 Available
USPW-016
Post-WWI US Army 19th Infantry Division Embroidered Patch
This is a Post World War I 19th Infantry Division EARLY Patch

This is a very nice example of this early embroidered patch, with red and white floss on black felt.

The condition is near excellent. It has some paste and paper residue from when it was once mounted in an album.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches in diameter.

$74.99 Available
USPW-006
Post-WWI US Army 31st Infantry Division Embroidered Patch
This is a Post World War I 31st Infantry Division EARLY Patch

This is a very nice example of this early embroidered patch, with red floss on bright white.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-3/4 inches.

$49.99 Available
USPW-024
Post-WWI US Army 40th Infantry Division Embroidered Wool Felt Patch
This is a Post World War I 40th Infantry Division EARLY Embroidered Wool Felt Patch

This is a very nice example of this early embroidered patch, with a very three-dimensional bright yellow floss sunburst on purple wool felt. It has a black linen cheesecloth back.

The condition is used, it was removed from a uniform.  It is in very good to near excellent condition with stitch holes on the extreme edges.

It measures 2-1/2 inches square.

$74.99 Available
USPW-008
Post-WWI US Early 80th ID Variant Wool Felt Patch
This is a Post World War I 80th Infantry Division Wool Felt Patch

This is a very nice example of this early embroidered patch, with red, pale blue, and black floss on off white felt.

The condition is near excellent. There is some paste and paper residue on the back from when it was mounted in an album.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 by 3 inches.

$74.99 Available

Cavalry and Armored Units


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status


USPW-0179
World War Two Various Armored Divisions
All are in near excellent condition.

Here are views of the reverse  1  2.
$19.99
EACH
Available
USPW-017
Post-WWI US 3rd Cavalry Division Embroidered Patch
This is a Post World War I 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Embroidered Patch

This is a very nice example of this early yellow, white and green embroidered patch.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/2 inches in diameter.

$74.99 Available
USPW-009
Post-WWI US 6th Cavalry Group BLACK Floss on Twill Patch
This is a Post World War I 6th Cavalry Group Cotton Twill Patch

This is an unusual variant example of this early yellow and tan embroidered on black cotton twill patch. It has some remnants of the black cheesecloth backing remaining.

The condition is near excellent. There is some wrinkling from this very thin material patch.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 by 3 inches.

  SOLD
USPW-010
Post-WWI US 56th Cavalry Brigade Wool Felt Patch
This is a Post World War I 56th Cavalry Brigade Wool Felt Patch

This is a very nice example of this early red and yellow embroidered on khaki wool felt patch. It has some remnants of the cheesecloth backing remaining.

The condition is near excellent. There is some paste and paper residue on the back from when it was mounted in an album.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-7/8 inches.

$74.99 Available
USPW-025
Post-WWI US 62nd Cavalry Division Wool Felt Patch
This is a Post World War I 62nd Cavalry Division Floss Patch

This is a very nice example of this early yellow embroidered patch.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2 by 3 inches.

$74.99 Available
USPW-015
Post-WWI US 65th Cavalry Division Embroidered Patch
This is a Post World War I 65th Cavalry Division Embroidered Patch

This is a very nice example of this early yellow and blue embroidered patch.

The condition is near excellent. There is some paste and paper residue on the back from when it was mounted in an album.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-1/8 by 2-3/4 inches.

$74.99 Available

Support Units


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
USPW-001
Post-WWI US Army ROTC Wool Felt Patch
This is a Post World War I Early Reserve Officer Training Corps Patch

This in a short-lived variant on this patch, with red and blue floss on soft white wool felt.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-5/8 inches.

$34.99 Available
USPW-002
Post-WWI US Army Medical Doctor Caduceus Wool Felt Patch
This is a Post World War I Early Medical Officer Hospital Corps Patch

This in a short-lived variant on this patch, with silver and gold floss on soft red wool felt.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 inches.

$49.99 Available
USPW-003
Post-WWI US Army Artillery School Wool Felt Patch
This is a Post World War I Early Artillery School Wool Felt Patch

This is a short-lived variant on this patch, with white, yellow, and red floss on soft black wool felt. It has a cheesecloth backing.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-5/8 inches.

$34.99 Available