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Post WW2 U.S. Army Patches, Armies, Corps, Divisions, Commands, Brigades, Regiments, Regimental Combat Teams, Units, etc., as available. |
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| Note: As the post WW2 US military quickly grew, many different patches suddenly appeared, creating “Officially Authorized Patches,” “Unofficially Authorized Patches,” “Unofficial Patches,” “Unauthorized Patches,” “Fantasy Patches,” as well as, reproductions of rare and exotic patches, all to satisfy the military, as well as, the never ending need of the collector. In some cases, its reasonable to assume, that existing stocks of WW2 period produced patches were used until exhausted, making it difficult to determine exactly when a particular post WW2 merrowed edge patch had its début. Generally speaking, patches containing the “New Army Green Color,” do not usually appear before 1957; the merrowed edge patch generally started to appear in 1968. In 1970, “subdued” unit and rank insignia was officially worn on field and combat uniforms, although some “subdued” shoulder insignia was actually worn before that date. Some of the patches actually used today, appear the same as WW2 patches except for the material content, (not 100% cotton), backing material and the addition of the merrowed edge. Many of the post WW2 patches we offer are one of a kind from collections we have purchased; some are factory samples, factory closeouts or overruns; some are genuine military patches we normally sell in our store and some were actually purchased from the specific unit. | |
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The post WW2 patches listed in this section are "Authorized - Regulation embroidered" U.S. Army patches unless otherwise noted. Patches marked "New Unused," are currently stocked. Patches marked "New-Old-Stock," are in unused condition; they may be of a collectible nature; they are in limited quantity's and may not be available again when our supply is sold out. Patches marked "Used," may be one of a kind; they are included for our customers who like the "salty," or "lightly used look." |
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Abbreviations: OD=Olive Drab; ME=Merrowed Edge; CE=Cut Edge. |
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| Return To Regulation U.S. Army Insignia Index | |
| 3rd Infantry Division | |
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3PWAP-41. Full color. ME.
New Unused. $4.00 3PWAP-41a. Subdued, black on green. ME. New Unused. $4.00 |
| 3rd Infantry Division - Desert | |
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3PWAP-41b. ME. New Unused. $4.00 |
| 3rd Infantry Division - German Made Variation | |
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3PWAP-41c. German made patch used by the 3rd Infantry Division when it was stationed in Germany during the occupation. Variation embroidery on the backside. Nice collectible variation. CE. New-Old-Stock. Scarce. $10.00 |
| 3rd Support Brigade | |
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3PWAP-42. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| Infantry School - Ft. Benning, Georgia | |
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3PWAP-43. ME. New Unused. $4.00 SOLD |
| 17th Aviation Brigade | |
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3PWAP-44. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| 76th Infantry Division | |
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3PWAP-45. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| 76th Infantry Division - Subdued | |
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3PWAP-45a. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| 53rd Armor Brigade | |
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3PWAP-46. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| 120th Army Reserve Command - ARCOM | |
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3PWAP-47. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| 125th Transportation Command - Subdued | |
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3PWAP-48. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| XVIII Corps (18th Corps) | |
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3PWAP-49. Prior to August 27, 1944 the 18th Corps wore its patch in a diamond shape after that date the Corps was designated the 18th Airborne Corps and the patch was worn in the shape of a square with an "Airborne" tab above, as shown below. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| XVIII Corps (18th Corps) Airborne | |
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3PWAP-49a. 18th Airborne Corps patch, worn in a square shape, with an "Airborne" tab as it was worn after August 27, 1944. ME. New-Old-Stock. $6.00 |
| 214 Field Artillery Brigade | |
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3PWAP-50. ME. New-Old-Stock. $4.00 |
| Korea Military Advisory Group - With "KMAG" Tab | |
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3PWAP-51. ME. New-Old-Stock. $8.00 SOLD |
| Military Government of Korea | |
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3PWAP-51a. ME. New-Old-Stock. $6.00 SOLD |
| Allied Land Forces Central Europe | |
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3PWAP-52. Large size, ME. New-Old-Stock. $8.00 SOLD |