WHEN DID THE ARROWHEADS BEGIN TO APPEAR?

[BEAST]

I've searched the forum and on-line and can't find a clear answer. During WWII, when did the use of the arrowheads begin? How long after the landings in Africa or Normandy did you see troops put the arrowhead on their ribbon bar or wings?

 

Does anyone have pre-VE Day photos of troops wearing the arrowhead? Thanks!

[Jumpin Jack]

The bronze service arrowhead was authorized December 23, 1944, for all personnel who had participated in a combat parachute jump. combat glider landing, or initial assault landing on a hostile shore. I would guess that it took at least another 60 days before it it made its way through channels for issue. Hope this helps. Jack

[BEAST]

The bronze service arrowhead was authorized December 23, 1944, for all personnel who had participated in a combat parachute jump. combat glider landing, or initial assault landing on a hostile shore. I would guess that it took at least another 60 days before it it made its way through channels for issue. Hope this helps. Jack

 

Jack, that is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much!

[Rakkasan187]

Dave,

 

To add to what Jack stated, here is the article that is on the back inside cover of the December 1944 National Geographic Magazine that was put out identifying the Insignia and Decorations of the U.S. Armed Services.

 

My apologies about the picture quality, but you will see the information reference the Bronze arrowhead device on page 2.

 

Leigh

 

 

 

 

Bronze arrowhead device.pdf

[BEAST]

Dave,

 

To add to what Jack stated, here is the article that is on the back inside cover of the December 1944 National Geographic Magazine that was put out identifying the Insignia and Decorations of the U.S. Armed Services.

 

My apologies about the picture quality, but you will see the information reference the Bronze arrowhead device on page 2.

 

Leigh

Leigh,

 

Thank you very much! I don't remember seeing that issue of National Geographic.

[BEAST]

As a follow-up, here is an article from a December 1944 issue of Stars & Stripes.