ARTIFACT: This is a theater-made shoulder patch for the United States 1st Army. The 1st Army was involved with the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge, among other contests. The patch shows a capital "A" in block lettering, denoting "A" for "army" as well as linking A as the primary letter to the army's name (1st). VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: 2-11/16" height and 2-3/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Olive cotton patch embroidered in black silk/cotton threads with black cotton backing. ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): Patch shows very little wear except fraying where it was cut out. GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. The item "WWII Theater-Made US 1st Army Shoulder Patch" is in sale since Friday, December 2, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Patches". The seller is "flyingtigerantiques" and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.This item can be shipped worldwide.