GI 2nd Division Indianhead Embroidered Patch European Theater D Day Outfit

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This listing represents a first for me. Here you have an early World War II US Army 2nd Division Shoulder Patch. The Indian Head Division was a hard fighting, highly decorated outfit in both World Wars. The shoulder patch is machine embroidered with the head facing to the left. The 2nd Division was actually formed in France in the fall of 1917 from soldiers who had shipped over individually and not in units. The colors were chose by the division commander to identify equipment while overseas. The star and indian head were chosen for the American Origin of the Division. The Marine Units shipped to France in WWI fell under the command of the 2nd Division. I have unpublished photos of the Marines in the Victory Parade in Washington, DC and they have 2nd Division Shoulder Patches. The Indian Head Division was a hard fighting outfit in both World Wars. In WWI the 2nd participated in the Aisne, Aisne – Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse – Argonne, and Ile de France 1918 Campaigns. The division was decorated with the French Croix de Guerre with Palm with Streamer embroidered Aisne – Marne. The 2nd was awarded with a second Cross de Guerre with Palm with streamer embroidered Meuse – Argonne. They also received the French Croix de Guerre Fourragere. In WWII the 2nd Division was credited with the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes – Alsace and Central Europe Campaigns. The Indian Head Division was decorated with the 1940 Belgian Fourragere. The 2nd Division is cited in the Belgium Order of the Day for action in the Ardennes and for the fight for Elsenborn Crest. The shoulder patch is machine embroidered. It was removed from a uniform. It is in excellent condition. The patch is shield shaped. The Indian Head is finely detailed. The colors are vibrant. There are no stains, soiling, fading or nips. The patch measures 3.375 by 4.5 inches. The shoulder patch is exactly what you need for your WWII GI D Day or Battle of the Bulge Presentation. The shoulder patch would look terrific on a uniform or in a shadow box display. Here is a chance to pick up an original WWII patch from a fabled, hard fighting, decorated outfit. First Class Postage in a padded bag and tracking slip would be fine. This WWII GI 2nd Infantry Division Indian Head Shoulder Patch in excellent condition would make a wonderful addition to an WWII GI Uniform or Insignia collection. It is a fantastic piece for re-enactors, and it would look terrific in your display, museums, and for educational and theatrical presentations. It also would make a poignant gift to a veteran (or addition to a veteran’s shadow box display) or family. I am listing a number of caps, uniform items, field gear, insignia, ribbons, home front pieces, etc. this week. Please do a seller-search using my username: martinolij to check it out. Thank you. Please read this section carefully before placing a bid. Payment in US Dollars is due within 7 days of the listing’s conclusion. I accept Pay Pal. Items will ship when the funds in US Dollars clear to my account. Buyer in the States pays US Postal Service Priority Mail shipping with delivery confirmation/tracking slip. I will combine postage for multiple purchases. Where First Class Postage is offered, I insist on a padded bag so a delivery tracking slip can be used. The cost of First Class includes the padded pad. Tracking is mandatory for all Pay Pal domestic transactions. I ship world wide for all countries recognized by Pay Pal. Shipping options will be provided. Smaller items can be shipped easily, safely and affordably in a Global Priority Flat One Rate Envelope or First Class Mail International (the cost of the First Class includes a padded bag). International Bidders must pay in US Dollars. Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment. I save all Postal Service Receipts as well as copies of your payment as proof of delivery and completion of the transaction. It is your responsibility to understand and adhere to these terms. I have enjoyed interacting with buyers from four continents ... read more

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