Original US Army Infantry Officer Collar Insignia | Sew-on Color | NOS

 
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The perfect detail for an early Vietnam War uniform! Up for sale is a genuine US Army Infantry Officer sew-on collar branch insignia. This is the early full-color version (golden-yellow embroidery on OD green), heavily used on combat fatigues before the mandatory switch to subdued black insignia in 1966. Officers preferred these cloth sew-on versions over metal pin-on badges, as they didn't snag or cause painful pressure points under heavy field gear. It features a period-correct "cut-edge" and is in mint, unissued New Old Stock (NOS) condition.

Availability Skladem (1 pcs)
€9    
Product code ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH. 21219
Brand G.I.
Category Vietnam War
Warranty NE
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The mark of an Infantry commander from the early days of the conflict.

  • History & Usage: In the late 1950s and early 1960s, before tactical subdued insignia became the standard, US Army officers wore full-color branch insignia on the left collar of their OG-107 and early Jungle Fatigue shirts. To avoid the shine and discomfort of metal pins in the jungle, cloth sew-on versions like this became a highly popular alternative.

  • "Color" Design: The Infantry branch is represented by two crossed Springfield muskets. The official metal branch insignia for officers is gold, perfectly replicated here by the bright golden-yellow embroidery thread.

  • Cut-Edge Construction: This is a prime example of authentic, period US manufacturing. The design is embroidered onto a solid OD green canvas base. The raw "cut-edge" borders were designed to be folded neatly underneath when sewn onto the uniform collar. The reverse shows clean stitching with no modern plastic or glue backing.

  • Condition: Perfect New Old Stock (NOS). Never folded or sewn onto a garment.

Technical Specs:

  • Item: Collar Branch Insignia (Officer)

  • Branch: Infantry (Crossed Muskets)

  • Era: 1950s to Mid-1960s (Early Vietnam War)

  • Style: Full Color (Gold on OD), Sew-on cloth, Cut-edge

  • Condition: Unissued / New Old Stock (Mint)

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