US WW2 Airborne Command Patch
A US WW2 Airborne Command Patch, machine embroidered. The insignia depicts a red shield with a glider and parachute in white thread, with a scroll above with the inscription “Airborne” embroidered in orange thread on black backing. The U.S. Airborne Command shoulder patch originated in 1943 during WWII. It served to distinguish smaller Airborne units prior to their formal division assignment. Notably, units like the 501st and 506th Parachute Infantry regiments proudly bore this patch before being integrated into the esteemed 101st Airborne Division.
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