History Man Posted September 19, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2012 I was offered this group by the vets granddaughter and she wants me to make an offer. I am not sure if these patches hold value since I dont collect them. The armored SSI seem to have a handsewn number on them. Any info would be appreciated. Philip Actively Seeking:WW2 USN/USMC Attributed/Named Purple Heart Groups WW2 USN/USMC Combat Aviation Groups WW2 and Prior USN/USMC Medal Groups Contact me if you have something Link to post Share on other sites
SgtJim Posted September 19, 2012 Share #2 Posted September 19, 2012 Could be theater made, but not sure about that specific armored unit history. Its a high number. Interested in military buttons and insignia Always remember our Girls and Boys in Uniform - Past and Present.. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted September 19, 2012 Share #3 Posted September 19, 2012 Phil They look fine to me.Not uncommon to see the Tank Battalions use a plain Armored triangle and have the unit number sewn or sometimes inked in by hand.Both triangles are US made.The one with the wool border is an early patch collectors cal "woolies". THere is a lot on the net abouty the 774th Tank battalion In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
History Man Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted September 21, 2012 Thanks for the extra info, I am not the best when it comes to patches but will start to educate myself. I have made arrangements and am meeting the granddaughter on Sunday. She also has his named GCM and rank patches she is throwing in. Philip Actively Seeking:WW2 USN/USMC Attributed/Named Purple Heart Groups WW2 USN/USMC Combat Aviation Groups WW2 and Prior USN/USMC Medal Groups Contact me if you have something Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted September 21, 2012 Share #5 Posted September 21, 2012 Nice patches...but I think I like the page torn from the calendar with its hand-written note better! "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Link to post Share on other sites
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