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But in reality the design of the 101st airborne divisions ssi, or unit patch, was. Pete mayes, a spokesman with the 101st airborne division, in a statement. Buy 101st airborne division multicam patch with airborne tab. Jan 23, 2014 this wwii grouping belonged to a paratrooper of company g, 506th parachute infantry regiment, 101st airborne division. Original 101st airborne patches are scare and always in demand. This patch is also of notably thicker construction than most 101st patches. Airborne command with attached airborne tab, 3dimentional embroidered wing variation german occupation made. Unit patches actually had no prescribed regulation position when sewn to the upper sleeve, but usually they were placed 121 under the shoulder seam. I like the character of the patch, regardless of any conclusive judgement. Patches, original period items, vietnam 196175, militaria. Our high quality airborne patches are professionally printed and perfect to sew onto backpacks, jackets and more to give them some unique personality. Next nsn 8455015287681 unit patch 116th armored cavalry regiment shoulder sleeve foliage green w velcro. Gary was issued the patch at ft campbell in 1967 just before going to vietnam as part of operation eagle thrust, which deployed the rest of the 101st to join the first brigade.
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