Patch, General HQ Reserve (Easy Company, 506th PIR), OD Border, Green back, 1943

Genuine WWII US shoulder sleeve insignia of the General Headquarters Reserve, as worn by the famous Easy Company of 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division.

American-made, 100% cotton thread, green back and border, manufactured in 1943.

The GHQ Reserve shoulder sleeve insignia was worn by members of small units, which were not part of a division. As such, the 506th PIR wore this patch, during their basic training at Camp Toccoa, GA. The 501st PIR also wore this patch while at Toccoa and Ft. Benning, for jump training. This patch was replaced by the Airborne Command SSI described below, in early 1943.