WWII Name Tape - Black With Skull & Crossbones - Theater Made

[mds308]

Hi All,

 

Just picked up a nice WWII group and found this with some common patches. It's the GI's name tape with a skull & crossbones on the top center. You can see old stitch holes with some old thread. He served in WWII & Korea. Started with the Coast Artillery and finished in the US Infantry. He retired in 1960. Any ideas about this patch? Thanks.

[doyler]

This is one worn for Korea

[River Patrol]

Korean era name tape used by various Infantry / Armor Divisions.

[doyler]

Often you see the skull on 32nd RCT related items.

[mds308]

Thanks doyler. Was this authorized? Was this associated to a specific unit? Thanks again for your response.

[mds308]

Thanks River Patrol. My last question was being typed while you & doyle responded.

[doyler]

Unit level stuff

[doyler]

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/198285-skull-cross-bones-patch-1960-og-107-shirt/?fromsearch=1

[doyler]

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/203842-32nd-rct-korean-war-era-items/?fromsearch=1

[mds308]

Thanks doyler. That was a great source of info.