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Insignia, Royal Navy, Gunlayer, First Class
Genuine WWII Gunlayer, First Class badge, of the British Royal Navy,
Insignia, Seventh Army
Genuine WWII US shoulder sleeve insignia of the Seventh Army. Formed in July 1943, the Seventh Army fought in Sicily, Southern France, Alsace, Vosges and Germany.
Insignia, Shield, Pith Helmet, Deutsches Afrikakorps
Genuine WWII German metal insignia, intended for taking place on the side of the Wehrmacht pith helmet. Bearing the national colors (black, white, red), this shield is hallmarked G.T.D. and features three pins. Good overall condition. Dimensions: 1.4in x 1.6in.
Insignia, Sleeve, Administrative NCO's career, Kriegsmarine
Genuine WWII German sleeve cloth insignia Verwaltungs Laufbahnabzeichen , worn by administrative NCO's of the Kriegsmarine.
Insignia, Sleeve, Administrative, Kriegsmarine
Genuine WWII German sleeve cloth insignia Verwaltungs Laufbahnabzeichen , worn by administrative of the Kriegsmarine.
Insignia, Sleeve, First Allied Airborne Army
Genuine WWII First Allied Airborne Army shoulder sleeve insignia, worn by US and British airborne units from August 1944 to May 1945 -- including the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions -- on the Ike jacket or dress uniform. - Operation Market Garden; - Battle of the Bulge; - Operation Varsity. Excellent overall condition.
Insignia, Sleeve, First Army, Green back 1943
Genuine WWII First US Army shoulder sleeve insignia. Green back version made in 1943. The First Army was in command of the US Assault divisions of the Normandy D-Day invasion. First Army arrived in England in 1943 to begin preparation for operation Overlord. General Omar Bradley was in command of First Army and under his command were the 1st, 2nd and 29th Infantry Divisions which landed at Omaha Beach and the 4th, 9th and 90th Infantry Divisions which landed at Utah Beach. Also under this command were the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions.
Insignia, Sleeve, First Army, Green back 1943
Genuine WWII First US Army shoulder sleeve insignia. Green back version made in 1943. The First Army was in command of the US Assault divisions of the Normandy D-Day invasion. First Army arrived in England in 1943 to begin preparation for operation Overlord. General Omar Bradley was in command of First Army and under his command were the 1st, 2nd and 29th Infantry Divisions which landed at Omaha Beach and the 4th, 9th and 90th Infantry Divisions which landed at Utah Beach. Also under this command were the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. Additional units would land, including the 3rd and 4th Armored Divisions following the initial landings and come under command of the First Army until Third Army was established and took some of these units. Perfect condition.
Insignia, Sleeve, First Special Service Force, FSSF
Genuine WWII First Special Service Force shoulder sleeve insignia. In August 1943, the FSSF stormed Kiska during the Aleutian Campaign against the Japanese, prior to being transferred to the Fifth Army in Europe in November. After participating in the Italian Campaign, the Force took part in Operation Dragoon in Southern France in August 1944, subsequently fought its way in the Alps and the Vosges, and was eventually disbanded in December. The FSSF neutralized some 12,000 German troops and captured 7,000 prisoners, while its own attrition rate was over 600 per cent. Accumulated losses amounted to 130 per cent of its strength. Very good overall condition.
Insignia, Sleeve, First Special Service Force, FSSF
Genuine WWII First Special Service Force shoulder sleeve insignia. In August 1943, the FSSF stormed Kiska during the Aleutian Campaign against the Japanese, prior to being transferred to the Fifth Army in Europe in November. After participating in the Italian Campaign, the Force took part in Operation Dragoon in Southern France in August 1944, subsequently fought its way in the Alps and the Vosges, and was eventually disbanded in December. The FSSF neutralized some 12,000 German troops and captured 7,000 prisoners, while its own attrition rate was over 600 per cent. Accumulated losses amounted to 130 per cent of its strength. Very good overall condition.
Insignia, Sleeve, Georgian Volunteer, Heer
Rare genuine WWII Heer Georgian volunteer sleeve insignia, printed on cloth. The present shield, which bears the national colors of Georgia, a small State of the Caucasus region, features mention Georgien in capital letters. The creation of a specific unit for Georgian volunteers was allowed by Hitler in December 1941. Soon after, this insignia was produced and issued to the troops, who would wear it on the upper right sleeve of the field uniform. Some of theses Georgian volunteers were part of the various Osttrupen that the 101st Airborne Division met in Normandy. Mint, unissued condition.
Insignia, Sleeve, Heer, Wallmeister
Genuine WWII German cloth insignia, intended for being worn on lower right sleeve by fortification maintenance NCOs of the Heer ( Wallmeister ). Good overall condition. Diameter: 2in.
