Original US Army Infantry Officer Collar Insignia | Sew-on Color | NOS
Description
The mark of an Infantry commander from the early days of the conflict.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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Condition: Perfect New Old Stock (NOS). Never folded or sewn onto a garment.
Technical Specs:
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Item: Collar Branch Insignia (Officer)
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Branch: Infantry (Crossed Muskets)
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Era: 1950s to Mid-1960s (Early Vietnam War)
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Style: Full Color (Gold on OD), Sew-on cloth, Cut-edge
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Condition: Unissued / New Old Stock (Mint)
