Military Patches, Insignia and Badges

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A guaranteed original World War II shoulder patch for the US Airborne Command. This insignia was worn by paratroopers and glidermen during their training phase (e.g., at Camp Toccoa or Fort Benning) before deployment to specific divisions. The iconic design features a white glider and parachute on a red shield, surmounted by the black and gold "AIRBORNE" tab. The patch features authentic Cut Edge construction and a pristine "Snowy Back" reverse.

WW II patch of 7th Infantry Division. Does not glow under UV light.

A guaranteed original World War II era shoulder sleeve insignia for the 17th Airborne Division ("Golden Talon"). This is a two-piece set featuring the division patch and the separate AIRBORNE tab, which is historically correct for the era. Authenticity is confirmed by the UV light test (does not glow), indicating vintage cotton construction suitable for the 1940s. The reverse features the desirable "Snowy Back" embroidery.

A guaranteed original World War II shoulder sleeve insignia for the 1st Allied Airborne Army. Formed in 1944, this command controlled all Allied airborne forces (including the 82nd, 101st, and British 1st Airborne) for major offensives like Operation Market Garden and the Crossing of the Rhine. This patch features authentic Cut Edge construction and passes the UV light test (does not glow). The reverse displays the classic "Snowy Back" white bobbin thread characteristic of US WWII manufacture.

A highly collectible "Theater Made" patch from the Occupation of Japan (1945-1950) era. This insignia belongs to the 187th Parachute Glider Infantry Regiment (187th PGIR) of the 11th Airborne Division. It features the unit's distinctive mascot under a parachute on a yellow felt base, a hallmark of Japanese production for US troops. This is the era when the unit earned its famous nickname "Rakkasans" (falling down umbrella men).

A scarce and intriguing variant of the US Master Parachutist Badge. Featuring the signature Star and Wreath above the canopy, designating the "Master" qualification (65+ jumps). While Army badges are standard silver, this piece features a Gold finish, typically associated with USMC personnel (who wear gold insignia) or Army Mess Dress uniforms. The badge shows honest wear and beautiful patina, with the gold plating partially rubbed off to reveal the base metal.

11th Cavalry patch in black and green with cut edge.

Colour patch of 199th Infantry Brigade (Light). Design with thin edge.

Authentic World War II US Army Rangers shoulder insignia (Diamond/Lozenge style). UV light tested - does not glow. Classic Cut Edge and Snowy Back construction. Mint condition. Rare original..

An authentic vintage US Army Special Forces (Airborne) Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. This is the highly desirable "Cut Edge" (flat edge) variant, which dates this patch to the Vietnam War era (specifically pre-1968, before the Army switched to merrowed edges). The patch is in used condition, likely removed from a uniform, adding to its historical provenance.

WWII US Army North African Theater of Operation Patch

WW II 10th Army Patch.

36th Infantry Division the "Texas"

Genuine US Navy rating badge for Salvage Diver. Features the iconic Mark V diving helmet with "S" insignia. White square patch with blue embroidery. Unissued condition.

Original AAF Army Air Force 10th Air Force patch.

Authentic World War II US Army Air Forces shoulder sleeve insignia. Classic "Hap Arnold" winged star design. Fully embroidered with cut edge. Original vintage condition.

A vintage shoulder sleeve insignia for the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment (503rd PIR), featuring their famous moniker "THE ROCK" earning during the WWII jump on Corregidor. Based on the construction (Merrowed Edge) and materials (Cotton threads that do not glow under UV light), this patch dates to the Post-War era (1950s or 1960s). It is typically found on reunion jackets or occupation-era uniforms.

Publications Armed Forces Decorations and Awards. Published by the Department of Defense in 1992. Paperback, 34 pages.

Lightly used Special Forces patch. Colour with thin edge.

Genuine US Army service tape. Classic Black background with Gold lettering. Woven construction (not embroidered). Standard issue for OG-107 utilities in the 1950s and early 1960s. Used condition.

A museum-quality collector's set featuring experimental/prototype Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) designs for the 10th Mountain Division. Dating back to the division's reactivation as a Training Division at Fort Riley during the Korean War era (1948–1954), these specific designs and color variations were tested but never officially adopted for mass issue.

A pristine collector's patch from the Soviet Union's most elite ceremonial unit: The Kremlin Regiment (Kremlin Guard), which operated under the KGB. This represents the high-quality embroidered sleeve insignia for the dress uniform. What makes this piece rare is the presence of the original paper Quality Control tag on the reverse, reading "Личное клеймо № 230" (Personal Stamp No. 230). This certifies it as an authentic, unissued military surplus item.

Genuine pocket patch for the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment ("Black Lions"). Subdued colorway (Desert/ACU). Features the rampant lion with the number "2". Sew-on backing. Mint condition.

Used MACV patch—design with a thin edge.

Genuine World War II US Army "I Troop Carrier Command" shoulder sleeve insignia with Airborne tab. Features Glider and Parachute design. Does not glow under UV light (Cotton construction). Mint condition.

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A scarce and highly desirable original WWII shoulder sleeve insignia of the Merrill's Marauders (5307th Composite Unit Provisional). Famous for their long-range penetration missions behind Japanese lines in the Burma theater. This patch features the correct WWII "Cut Edge" construction. Authenticity verified: The threads do not glow under UV light, confirming the use of vintage cotton materials rather than modern synthetics.

USMC rank of Captain in silver plated finish from WWII.

Patch Meritorious Unit Commendation WW2 - 2 years.

A couple of US corporal ranks. One rank has moth holes. On the back is an adhesive tape with the inscription "Mexican Border 1916 - My first Chevron".

Patch 7th Army WW II.

WWI US Army Signal Corps patch. Twill backing.

An extremely rare original patch of the UDT (Underwater Demolition Teams) dating to the Korean War era. These elite "Frogmen" (often nicknamed "The Naked Warriors") were responsible for hydrographic reconnaissance and beach clearance ahead of amphibious landings like Inchon. These units are the direct lineage of the modern US Navy SEALs.

CIB colour patch used.

A complete collector's set of German Bundeswehr Paratrooper Wings (Fallschirmspringerabzeichen). These are the cloth/textile versions intended for field uniforms. The set includes all three qualification grades: Bronze (5 jumps), Silver(20 jumps), and Gold (50+ jumps). Also included is the Subdued (Black) tactical version often used in operations. Patches are in mint/unused condition, ready to be sewn on.

Original Czechoslovak Army (CSLA) qualification badge "Vzorný psovod" (Exemplary Dog Handler). Red star design with soldier and dog figures. Issued primarily to Border Guards. Excellent condition.

Genuine 1980s US Navy SEALs rectangular patch. Subdued "Budweiser" Trident insignia on OD Green background. Cotton twill with cheesecloth backing. Authentic Cold War era special forces insignia.

An old version of the Rigger patch. Perfect condition.

Genuine World War II era US Army Glider Badge. Marked "STERLING" silver. Authentic pin back construction. Issued to Glider Infantry and airborne troops. Excellent vintage condition with patina..

A couple of Chief Warrant Officer badges, W-4. Year of manufacture 1973.

Flash 1st Special Forces Group. Design with a thin edge.

An exceedingly rare piece of US Special Forces history: The WWII Original Scroll of the 7th Ranger Battalion. Often referred to by collectors as a "Phantom Unit", patches for the 7th Bn were manufactured late in the war in anticipation of the unit's activation, which was ultimately cancelled or short-lived before deployment. Despite the unit's obscure history, the patch features undeniable wartime construction: embroidery on black wool felt with a Cut Edge and a standard "Snowy Back" reverse. Essential for completing a Ranger Scroll collection.

Rare original beret flash for the 22nd Special Forces Aviation Detachment ("The 22nd"). Stationed in West Berlin supporting Detachment A. Desirable "Thin Rim" / non-merrowed edge variant. Aviation branch colors. Mint condition.

A scarce and historically significant shoulder patch: The WWII Original Scroll of the 3rd Ranger Battalion. Part of "Darby's Rangers," the 3rd Bn fought in Sicily and Italy before being decimated alongside the 1st and 4th Battalions at the Battle of Cisterna (Anzio) in 1944. This patch features authentic wartime construction: embroidered on wool felt with a Cut Edge (non-merrowed) border. The reverse shows the correct "Snowy Back" stitching.

Veteran patch 1 Bn. 52 Inf. Recon Platoon

A couple of SP4 patches. The type used till 1958.

Decal for helmet/liner - Airborne arch. The product is from the 60's, can not guarantee the possibility of application on the helmet/liner.

Unused pair of rank patches in white.

A rare, original unit designation strip for UDT-21 (Underwater Demolition Team 21). The UDTs were the legendary "Frogmen" and precursors to the modern Navy SEALs. This patch dates to the Vietnam War era or the 1970s, evidenced by the vintage cheesecloth (gauze) backing on the reverse. UDT-21 was an East Coast team based in Little Creek; in 1983, it was re-designated as SEAL Team 4. Condition is Unused / Mint.

Airman's Medal - For Valor from the Vietnam War.

An authentic US Army Special Forces Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. This item is historically significant as it features a Merrowed Edge (thick border) but carries a confirmable Vietnam War date. The original box label identifies the contract as DSA 100-67-C-1365 (Fiscal Year 1967), manufactured by Shalhoub Bros. This serves as definitive proof that merrowed edge patches were produced and issued during the late stages of the Vietnam War.

Left-side collar badge EGA. Badges do not have a nut.

Nášivka 1st Battalion 11th Marines.

Nepoužitá nášivka C Troop 5/9 CAV "Predator".

Reproduction of our JOINT CASUALTY RESOLUTION CENTER (JCRC). The unit was established in 1973 and is based in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. The main mission was to search for the MIA/KIA.

More information about the unit can be found e.g. at http://longtrip.org/JCRC-FSS-1974-75.html

A copy of the Laotian Airborne troops beret badge from the Vietnam War.

Kožená nášivka 4th USMC Div.

Miniatura medaile Army Good Conduct. Originální balení.

Hodnostní označení USMC v originálním balení od výrobce Officers Equipment Co. V balení jsou 2ks.

Flash 75th Infantry (Ranger) 3rd Bn. v provedení s tenkým okrajem.

Nášivka 1-507 PIR v barevném provedení.

A scarce and authentic piece of insignia from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). This is the shoulder patch for the 11th Armored Regiment (Thiết Giáp). It features the distinctive woven (Bevo-style) construction typical of in-country Asian manufacturing, differing significantly from US embroidered patches. The design depicts a tank (likely referencing the M41 Walker Bulldog used by ARVN) and the numeral "11". Condition is Unissued/Mint, cut from the original factory roll.