chcole1 Posted October 24, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 24, 2014 Here are a few new acquisitions. Great Maine Reserve SG patch from Bill. Check out how big it is. I've been looking for the no border 17th ABN for quite awhile. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chcole1 Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted October 24, 2014 More pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chcole1 Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted October 24, 2014 A few more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hinkley Posted October 24, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 24, 2014 How old is the Maine State guard patch? I am a Maine resident so naturally I am curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chcole1 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted October 26, 2014 My reference book for State Guard insignia is packed away from a recent move, so I'm not sure of exact dates. Does anyone have any idea? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzemke Posted October 26, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 26, 2014 The Maine State Guard patch is WWII era. One of two types worn by the Maine State Guard Reserve between 1942 and 1946. This is by far the more desirable of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Hinkley Posted October 26, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 26, 2014 Good to know just incase. Thanks. And by the way nice patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainenationalguardhistory Posted February 16, 2016 Share #8 Posted February 16, 2016 There's a great write-up on the Maine State Guard in World War II in the Maine Adjutant General's Report, 1945-46. I wish there was a digital copy available, but I've never found one. I know the Maine State Archives has a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamarhooten Posted February 17, 2016 Share #9 Posted February 17, 2016 Maine State Guard Reserve 1942- 1946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigma9r Posted March 11, 2016 Share #10 Posted March 11, 2016 So, back in the day, was the Maine Reserve State Guard an Army Reserve, State Guard or Maine National Guard formation? Thanks, Wiley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillock Posted March 11, 2016 Share #11 Posted March 11, 2016 Its part of the State Guard at the behest of the Governor. Army Reserve is Federal and National Guard is under State control until federalized. State Guard had an interesting an varied role during WWII right down to county level and had many official and unofficial insignia , patches quite a unique and often overlooked history. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted March 11, 2016 Share #12 Posted March 11, 2016 Nice patches! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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