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American Military Patch Guide by Morgan & Thurman
	1UP-01. “The most complete guide and reference book today of American military patches and tabs covering WW1 to present.” Copyright 1997, published by Medals of America Press, Fountain Inn, S. Carolina. 11-inch x 8-1/2-inch format, colorful illustrated paper covers, 87 pages illustrating over 2000, full color, Army, Army Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Civil Air Patrol, & National Guard patches and tabs, as well as a basic overview of patch construction and wear. *An excellent quick reference for U.S. patches.* New. $19.99
Hand Carved Wood 4^th Armor Division Plaque. Made In Germany During The German Occupation
	ARM-001. 11-1/2-inch wide x 10-3/4-inch high x 1-1/8-inch thick, hand carved, pine plaque depicting the WW2 4^th Armored Division insignia. This item was carved in Germany during the occupation. Nicely executed, high relief, 3-dimentional design, which exhibits light age, as well as very minor from handling and storage; evidence of hand carving is visible throughout the design. There is a light colored blemish on the front bottom center where there was once a nameplate attached. The backside has some nicks in the wood from handling and there is a metal device at the top center for attaching the plaque to a wall. There are remnants of a price tag or other paper that was attached to the backside at some time. Unique. Vg. $39.00
I Armor Corps - Golden Yellow Apex
	1ARMC-1. Fully embroidered red, blue and yellow triangular shaped patch, approximately 4-inch wide x 3-3/4-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered Roman numeral, “I,” at its apex. The 1^st Armored Corps participated in the North African Campaign as part of Task Force A. Casablanca, French Morocco, Oran, Algeria, Operation Husky, and Sicily. Unused. Excellent. $22.00 SOLD
I Armor Corps - Golden Yellow Apex - Green Back Variation
	1ARMC-1c. Fully embroidered red, blue and yellow triangular shaped patch, approximately 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered Roman numeral, “I,” at its apex. *The backside of this patch has an overall green thread that is of particular interest to patch collectors.* A real beauty. Unused. Excellent. $28.00 SOLD
II Armor Corps - Golden Yellow Apex
	1ARMC-2. Fully embroidered red, blue and yellow, triangular shaped patch, approximately 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered Roman numeral, "II." at its apex. Activated in 1942; in September 1943 the 2^nd Armored Corps was redesignated the XVIII Corps; European Theatre of operation August 1944; redesigned the XVIII Airborne Corps. A beauty. Unused. Excellent. $22.00
II Armor Corps - Golden Yellow Apex
1ARMC-2a. Approximately 3-1/2-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high, same description as above, except, light signs of age, wear and insignificant soil from handling and actual light use. Used. Vg. $16.00
II Armor Corps - Lemon Yellow Apex - Variation Style Numerals
	1ARMC-2c. Fully embroidered red, blue and yellow, triangular shaped patch, approximately 3-7/8-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered Roman numeral, “II,” at its apex. *The Roman numerals are a distinct variation from those normally found.* Unused. Excellent. $26.00 SOLD
IV Armor Corps - Golden Yellow Apex
	1ARMC-4. Fully embroidered red, blue and yellow, triangular shaped patch, approximately 3-7/8-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered Roman numeral, “IV,” at its apex. The 4^th Armor Corps was activated September 5, 1942 and was Headquartered at Camp Young, Indio, California. The 4^th Armor Corps was responsible for service units supporting Desert Training Operations. With a change of stations to Camp Campbell, Kentucky, the 4^th Armored Corps trained and tested Divisions and other units for overseas service. In 1943, while training in the Tennessee Maneuvers Area, the 4^th Armor Corps was redesignated as the XX Corps; the unit completed it maneuvers training, returned to Camp Campbell for reorganization then embarked on the Queen Mary for the European Theatre of Operations on February 11, 1944. Unused. Excellent condition $22.00 SOLD
Armor School - Lemon Yellow Apex
	1ARS-1c. Fully embroidered red, blue and yellow, triangular shaped patch, approximately 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-3/8-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered letter, “S,” (school), at its apex. This example exhibits light signs of age and wear; no actual soil; the patch is used and has been removed from a uniform; most of the original sewing thread still remains, machine stitch marks are evident. The backside has three areas of paper residue where the patch had been glued in a scrapbook, (nothing of a serious nature). Used. Vg. $22.00 SOLD
Armor School - Golden Yellow Apex
	1ARS-1d. Fully embroidered red, blue and yellow, triangular shaped patch, approximately 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered letter, “S,” (school), at its apex. This example is used and is in excellent overall condition and exhibits very insignificant age and virtually no wear or soil. There are very light and insignificant signs of hand stitch marks on the border, as well as remnants of original sewing thread. *A beauty.* Very lightly used. Near excellent. $22.00
The Armored Force - Golden Yellow Apex
	1ARMF-1. 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, fully embroidered, red, blue yellow, triangular shaped patch depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon. The Armored Force was organized in 1940 at Fort Knox, Kentucky as a test unit; at that time, there was no Congressional authorization to create a separate Armored service branch. The unit was given authority over all existing tank units. They were responsible for developing armored tactics and techniques. When units were trained, they were released from the Armored Force and assigned to local commanders. In July 1943 the Armored Force was redesignated the Armor Command and then in February 1944 they were changed again to the Armor Center. By the end of WW2 the Armored Center had trained over 12,000 officer candidates and over 71,000 enlisted men to serve in Armored units. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD
The Armored Force - Golden Yellow Apex
1ARMF-1a. Same description as above, except, light signs of age, wear and soil from handling, use and storage Used. Vg. $6.00 SOLD
The Armored Force - Golden Yellow Apex
1ARMF-1b. Same description as above, except, moderate to heavy signs of age, wear and soil from handling, use and storage Used. About Vg. $5.00
The Armored Force - Lemon Yellow Apex
	1ARMF-1f. Same description as above, except, light signs of age, insignificant wear; no soil. Used. Vg. $5.00 SOLD
The Armored Force - Lemon Yellow Apex
1ARMF-1g. Same description as above, except, light to moderate signs of age, wear and very minor soil from actual use. About Vg. $4.00 SOLD
1^st Armored Division - Old Ironsides - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-1. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch approx. 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “1,” at its apex. European Theatre, Operation Torch, Algeria, Tunisia, Kasserine Pas, Operation Vulcan, Salerno, Anzio, Cassino, Rome, Operation Buffalo, Arno River, Gothic Line, Apennines, Po Valley, Bologna. Five Campaigns, and participated in some of the worst battles, under the worst possible conditions and terrains of the war. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD
1^st Armored Division - Old Ironsides - Golden Yellow Apex - Green Back Variation
	1AP-1c. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch approx. 3-7/8-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “1,” at its apex; same description as above, except, *the reverse of this patch exhibits an overall, heavy, dark green thread backing, which is of particular interest to patch collectors.* Unused. Excellent. $19.00 SOLD
2nd Armored Division – Hell On Wheels - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-2. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch approx. 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “2,” at its apex. The 2^nd Armor Division was activated as a regular Army unit on July 15, 1940 and was headquartered at Fort Benning, Georgia. In October 1942 elements of the 2^nd Armor embarked for North Africa and the European Theatre of Operations; in December 1942 the remainder of the unit embarked for North Africa. Some elements of the 2^nd Armor Division saw combat in Tunisia; however, they participated as a complete unit in Operation Husky, (the invasion of Sicily). After the surrender of German and Italian forces in Sicily the unit returned to England to prepare for operation Torch. The 2^nd Armor Division landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day plus 3, seeing action near Carentan with the 101^st Airborne Division. The unit participated in Operation Cobra, and saw action near Saint Lo. The 2^nd Armor Division, with the First Army, raced across France into Belgium. Falice Pocket, Seine River, Northern France, Somme River, and entered Belgium. On September 13, 1944 the unit crossed the Albert Canal and entered Germany. Siegfried Line, Wurm River, Roer River and onto the Ardennes and participated in actions against the German Winter Offensive. After a period of rest, and repair of equipment, the 2^nd Armor Division, along with the Ninth Army, spearheaded Operation Grenade and attacked the Roer River and onto the Rhine where they defeated the defending German forces. The 2^nd Armored Division along with the 3^rd Armored Division was able to encircle 500,000 German soldiers of Army Group B. After working on a reduction of the Ruhr Pocket, the 2^nd Armor Division was sent to Braunschweig in preparation for its occupation duties in Berlin and Frankfurt. The 2^nd Armored Division returned to the United States in January of 1946; the unit fought in six campaigns at a loss of over 5,800 men. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD
2nd Armored Division – Hell On Wheels - Golden Yellow Apex
1AP-2a. Same description as above, except, extremely slight signs of age from handling and storage. Unused. Near excellent. Vg. $8.00 SOLD
2nd Armored Division – Hell On Wheels - Golden Yellow Apex
1AP-2b. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch approx. 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-3/8-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “2,” at its apex. Same description as above, except, light signs of age, as well as very light, even, soil consistent with light use; machine stitch marks and remnants of original sewing thread still remain. Vg. $7.00 SOLD
2nd Armored Division – Hell On Wheels - Golden Yellow Apex With moderately Defined Vertical Lines Of Embroidery
	1AP-2c. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch approx. 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “2,” at its apex. This example exhibits moderately defined vertical lines of embroidery in the red, blue and golden yellow background, and it has a slightly darker olive border, (not post-war green). A beauty. Unused. Excellent. $12.00 SOLD
3^rd Armored Division – Spearhead - Golden Yellow Apex - Green Back Variation
	1AP-3. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch, 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “3,” at its apex. *The reverse of this patch exhibits an overall, heavy, dark green thread backing, which is of particular interest to patch collectors.* European Theatre of Operation, landed in Normandy, France in June 1944. Villiers Fossard, and hedgerow fighting, breaking out at Marigny. St. Lo break through, Mortain Sector, Falaise Pocket, Seine River, Siegfried Line, Roer River, Ardennes, St. Vith, and Houffalize, Belgium; Koln, Patterborn, Lippstadt, Ruhr Pocket, Elbe River, Dessau, Sangerhausen, and occupation duty. Five campaigns, 231 days in combat at a loss of over 9,200 men. Light signs of age from handling. Overall near excellent. $19.00 SOLD
3^rd Armored Division – Spearhead - Golden Yellow Apex - Green Back Variation
	1AP-3a. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch, 3-1/2-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “3,” at its apex. *The reverse of this patch exhibits an overall, heavy, dark green thread backing, which is of particular interest to patch collectors.* This example is moderately to heavily aged, lightly worn and has moderate overall, even, soil from actual use; most of the original machine stitch thread still remains along the outside border. A very nice representative example of a greenback Armor patch. Well used. Vg-. $14.00 SOLD
3^rd Armored Division – Spearhead - Golden Yellow Apex - Green Back Variation - Somewhat Unusual Green Color
	1AP-3b. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch, 3-5/8-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “3,” at its apex. *The reverse of this patch exhibits an overall, heavy, almost "Avocado green" thread backing, which is of particular interest to patch collectors.* This example is heavily aged, moderately worn, (some areas of heavy wear along the outer edges), and has moderate, (heavy in some spots), soil from actual use; most of the original, black colored, machine stitch thread still remains. A decent representative example of a greenback Armor patch. Well used. Good+++. $12.00 SOLD
3^rd Armored Division – Spearhead - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-3c. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch, 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “3,” at its apex. This example has been used and exhibits extremely light and insignificant signs of age and wear; no actual soil. Almost all of its original machine sewn threads still remain. *A very nice looking patch.* Used. Vg++. $9.00 SOLD
4^th Armored Division - The Breakthrough Division - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-4b. 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, same description as above, except, this patch has been used and removed from a uniform, it exhibits overall moderate signs of age and wear from handling and actual use; the patch shows signs of being laundered and ironed; remnants of original sewing thread still remain; the patch has a slightly, "Salty," appearance. Used. about Vg. $8.00 SOLD
4^th Armored Division - The Breakthrough Division - Golden Yellow Apex - Green Back Variation
	1AP-4c. 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, same description as above, except, *The reverse of this patch exhibits an overall, heavy, dark green thread backing, which is of particular interest to patch collectors.* Unused. Excellent. $19.00 SOLD
4^th Armored Division - The Breakthrough Division - Golden Yellow Apex - Very Unusual "Chenille" Like Embroidery Variation With Very Unusual Dark Olive Drab Backside - UNIQUE
	1AP-4d. Same description as above, except, 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high; the front has an unusual, puckered, Light to moderate overall age, wear and soil associated with actual, normal, use. *A very unusual style of embroidery with a backside variation that is not often encountered; you'll like this one.* Used. About Vg. $32.00 SOLD
5^th Armored Division - The Victory Division - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-5. 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow triangular shaped patch, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “5,” at its apex. European Theatre of Operation, Utah Beach on July 24, 1944, Coutances, Avranches, Vitre, Mayenne River, Operation Cobra, Le Mans, Argentan-Falaise Gap, Eure River. The Division marched through Paris on August 30,1944. Compiegne Forest, To the Belgium border. Luxemburg, Our River and into Germany. Walendorf, Siegfried Line. Huertgen Forest, Ardennes, Battle of the Bulge. Located at the Rhine River and Elbe River area at the end of hostilities. Five campaigns, 161 days of combat with a loss of over 3,000 men. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD
6^th Armored Division – The Super Sixth - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-6. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow triangular shaped patch. Approx. 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “6,” at its apex. European Theatre, Operation in February 1944, landing on Utah Beach, Normandy in July 1944. Granville, Avranches, Britany Peninsuaa, Brest, Lorient, Angers, Nancy, and into the Saar. Nied River, reaching Germany in December 1944. Battle of the Bulge, Metz, Sauer River, Bastogne, Siegfried Line. Prum River, Rhine River, Worms, Frankfurt, Main River, Bad Nauheim, Muhlhausen, Saale River and the capture of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Leipzig, Mulde River. Occupation duties in Weimar. Five campaigns, 272 days in combat at a loss of over 4, 600 men. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD
6^th Armored Division – The Super Sixth - Golden Yellow Apex
1AP-6a. Same description as above, light to moderate signs of age and use; insignificant soil. Used. Vg. $8.00
7th Armored Division - The Lucky Seventh - Golden Yellow Apex - In Combat Condition
	NOTE: Every once in a while we acquire a patch that has the appearance of actually being in combat. The age, wear and soil are infused into the patch in a way that contributes a character to its appearance that says; "I have been there;" this is one of those patches. We cannot guarantee that this patch has actually been in combat, however, it has the appearance and feel of a patch that has been, naturally, subjected to years of use in the field, and would have an attraction to those who appreciate such patches. 1AP-7c. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch, approximately 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “7,” at its apex. European Theatre of Operations, Omaha and Utah beach in August of 1944. The 7^th Armor fought in Chartres, Seinne River, Chauteau-Theirry, Marne River, Metz, Roer River, Manhay in Belgium; St. Vith, Rhine River, Remagen Bridgehead, Ruhr Pocket, Elbe River and Mecklenburg to the Baltic Sea and participated in occupation duty at the end of the war. Four campaigns, 172 days in combat, loosing over 5,700 men. Used. Combat condition. $8.00 SOLD
8^th Armored Division - The Iron Snake Division – Lemon Yellow Apex - Green Back Variation
	1AP-8c. Fully embroidered red, blue and lemon yellow, triangular shaped patch. 4-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “8.” at its apex. *The reverse of this patch exhibits an overall, heavy, dark green thread backing, which is of particular interest to patch collectors.* European Theatre of Operation, landed in France in January 1945. The unit assembled in Normandy but quickly streamed 350 miles across France to help stop the German attack on Strosburg. Moselle-Saar Salient, Nennig, Sinz, Berg, and into Roermond, Holland. Operation Grenade, Tetirath, Oberkruchten, Lintfort, and heavy fighting in Theinsberg, Milligen, and Ossenberg. Crossed the Rine River, Operation Flashpoint, Ruhr Pocket, Lippe River, Captured Neuhaus. Moping up operations in the Harz Mountains, and remained there for occupation duty. The 8^th Armored Division fought in three Campaigns, 63 days in combat at a loss of over 2,000 men. This patch has been used and removed from a uniform; some remnants of original sewing thread still remain. Light age and very minor soil. Vg. $19.00 SOLD
9^th Armored Division – The Phantom Division - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-9. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow triangular shaped patch, 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “9,” at its apex. European Theatre, Normandy September of 1944, Our River, Luxembourg, Germany Frontier, St. Vith, Bastogne, Rhine River, Remagen, Operation Plunder, Lahn River, Limburg, Leipzig and Czechoslovakia. Three campaigns, 91days in combat, at a loss of over 3,800. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD
9^th Armored Division – The Phantom Division - Golden Yellow Apex
1AP-9a. Same description as above, except, early vertical lines of embroidery and just the slightest hint of age from handling and storage, no soil. Unused. Vg. $8.00 SOLD
10^th Armored Division – The Tiger Division – Golden Yellow Apex - Green Backside - With Number Variation
	1AP-10a. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch, approx. 3-1/2-inch wide x 3-3/8-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “10,” at its apex. The number “10” is embroidered without the serif on the “1,” Armor patches usually have serifs on the numbers. *The reverse of this patch exhibits an overall, heavy, dark green thread backing, which is of particular interest to patch collectors.* European Theatre, landed at Cherbourg, France in September 1944, Moselle River, Maginot Line, Metz, Moselle, Saar, Ardennes, Bastogne, Saar River, Trier, Rhine River, Kaiserslautern, Mannheim, Neckar River, Heilbronn, Rems River, Fils River, Danube River, Oberammergau, Garmisch – Partenkirchen, and Innsbruck, Austria, occupation in Garmisch. Three campaigns, 124 days in combat, with a loss of over 4,000 men. This example exhibits moderate, to heavy, in some spots, signs of age wear, as well as moderate, even, soil consistent with moderate use; the border edge has light to moderate fray spots from hand stitching onto a uniform; remnants of original thread still remain. Overall the patch has seen much use, it is soft and flexible and has a very *"salty"* appearance. Used. About Vg-. $15.00 SOLD
10^th Armored Division – The Tiger Division – Golden Yellow Apex - Mostly White Backside
	1AP-10c. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch, approx. 4-inch wide x 3-3/8-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “10,” at its apex. *The reverse of this patch exhibits an overall, mostly white thread backing, which is of particular interest to patch collectors.* European Theatre, landed at Cherbourg, France in September 1944, Moselle River, Maginot Line, Metz, Moselle, Saar, Ardennes, Bastogne, Saar River, Trier, Rhine River, Kaiserslautern, Mannheim, Neckar River, Heilbronn, Rems River, Fils River, Danube River, Oberammergau, Garmisch – Partenkirchen, and Innsbruck, Austria, occupation in Garmisch. Three campaigns, 124 days in combat, with a loss of over 4,000 men. Unused. Excellent+. $15.00
11^th Armored Division – The Thunderbolt Division - Golden Yellow Apex - On Army Blanket Material
	1AP-11c. Fully embroidered red, blue and yellow, triangular shaped patch, approx. 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “11” at its apex. European Theatre of Operation in September 1944, Normandy in December 1944, Lorient Pocket, Ardennes, Meuse River, Bastogne, Battle of the Bulge, Luxembourg, Siegfried Line, Roscheid, Prum River, Neider Bettingen, Rhine river, Saar/Moselle/Rhine Pocket, Worms, Darmstadt, Hanau, Oberhof, Coburg, Bayreuth, Regen River, Linz, *Liberated Mauthausen and Gusen concentration camps;* occupation in Austria. Three campaigns, 96 days in combat, loosing over 2,800 men killed and wounded. *This specimen was once sew onto an Army blanket;* it has been carefully cut from the blanket and still has a heavy, “zig-zag,” machine sewn border, as well as, a heavy piece of blanket material still attached to the backside. Moderate signs of age and soil, minor wear. *UNIQUE.* About Vg. $19.00 SOLD
12^th Armored Division - The Hellcats - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-12. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “12,” at its apex. The unit embarked for the European Theatre Operation in 1944, landing in England for aditional training and preceded to Le Harve, France in November of 1944. Maginot Line, Rohrbach, Utweiler, Alsace-Ardennes, Colmar Pocket, Vosges Mountains, Ludwigshafen, Rhine River, Speyer, Saar-Palatinate, Worms, Wurzburg, Schweinfurt. They established a bridgehead at Dillingen on the Danbbe River. At Landsberg the 12^th Armored Division freed thousands of Allied prisoners of war as it penetrated southern Germany. German National Redoubt, Bavarian Alps, and into Murnau where they freed thousands of Polish officers. The unit crossed the Inn River and went into Austria where they stayed for a short period of occupation. 102 days of combat in three campaigns with a loss of over 3,400 men. Unused. Excellent. $15.00
12^th Armored Division - The Hellcats - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-12c. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “12,” at its apex. The unit embarked for the European Theatre Operation in 1944, landing in England for aditional training and preceded to Le Harve, France in November of 1944. Maginot Line, Rohrbach, Utweiler, Alsace-Ardennes, Colmar Pocket, Vosges Mountains, Ludwigshafen, Rhine River, Speyer, Saar-Palatinate, Worms, Wurzburg, Schweinfurt. They established a bridgehead at Dillingen on the Danbbe River. At Landsberg the 12^th Armored Division freed thousands of Allied prisoners of war. German National Redoubt, Bavarian Alps, and into Murnau where they freed thousands of Polish officers. The unit crossed the Inn River and went into Austria where they stayed for a short period of occupation. 102 days of combat in three campaigns with a loss of over 3,400 men. This patch is used and has been removed from a uniform it exhibits light to moderate age, light wear and very light signs of soul from handling and light use. *The patch exhibits a slight variation of the number “12.”* Used. $12.00 SOLD
13^th Armored Division – The Black Cat Division - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-13. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch 4-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “13,” at its apex. The 13th Armor Division was activated on October 15th 1942 and was headquartered at Camp Beale, California. European Theatre of Operations; Le Harve, Rose Pocket, Bavaria, Danube River, Braunau, Austria, Inn River. The 13th Armor Division participated in two campaigns;16 days in combat, loosing over 1,600 men. While in Austria the unit actually maintained a command post in the house where Adolf Hitler was born. The number “13” and the “Black Cat” designation proved to be very unlucky omens for the enemy when they crossed the 13th's path. The unit spent a short period of time in the occupation of Germany then returned to the U.S.A. for training and possible duty in the Pacific Theatre. Unused. Excellent. $15.00
13^th Armored Division – The Black Cat Division - Golden Yellow Apex
	1AP-13c. Fully embroidered red, blue and golden yellow, triangular shaped patch 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high, depicting a red lightning bolt, superimposed on a black tracked cannon with a black embroidered number, “13” at its apex.Same description as above, except, this example exhibits moderate age and wear, as well as moderate, to heavy, (nothing serious), even, soil consistent with actual use. The patch has been removed from a uniform; remnants of original sewing thread still remain. *A nice, "salty," used example.* Vg-. $12.00

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