FRISCAN Posted March 11, 2008 Share #26 Posted March 11, 2008 Thank you for the reply. I believe it was Brig. General Preston Brown (Oct 1918?) that designed the final or agreed upon 3rd Division insignia. The regulation 3-white stripes represented the three major operations preceding the signing of the armistice Marne, St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argone. In addition, 3 stripes were representation for the third division. I am beginning to believe that this is a tailor’s error, similar to minting errors seen in coinage or other mass-produced items. People make errors and this may be one of them. Up to this time, the few people that have contacted me regarding this patch have never seen one and feel that it is legitimate but solely a seamstress error. Can you imagine the guy that showed up for inspection wearing this his shoulder. Anyway, if anyone out there can assist or have seen something along the line of this patch, please let me know.Thanks again, I appreciate all constructive comments and ideas. David Hey David, While true. There also are truly no REAL standardized WWI patches. Standardized patches were not permitted for wearing until 1919 when they became regulation. This is probably not a "tailor's" error perse the doughboy who had it made probably designed it himself and incorporated the four stripes for the four campaigns they were engaged in. The tailor just made it the way the doughboy wanted it. Kind Regards, FRISCAN "The Galloping Ghost of the North African Coast" TC1c James F. Dunigan, III Gunnery Division 4, U.S.S. Savannah, CL-42 Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewA74 Posted April 24, 2008 Share #27 Posted April 24, 2008 I do not think eithier of these patches are Theatre made. The bottom one is Taiwanese made, I know that. Here's an interesting one. It is about 1" across and wide, and it is not actually a military patch (I cut it off a pair or 'designer' camo pants at a yard sale of mine). I post it here, so none of you get to wondering what that weird 1" 3rd ID patch you have is! It reminds me of a theatre made patch. It is cut edge on twill. Also, it is Subdued. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
dropkicktino Posted August 12, 2008 Share #28 Posted August 12, 2008 Original Link to post Share on other sites
webmusher Posted November 14, 2010 Share #29 Posted November 14, 2010 I was with the 3rd Inf in Germany 1977 to 1980 Some items from my collection Link to post Share on other sites
36-tex Posted August 10, 2012 Share #30 Posted August 10, 2012 Post WWII German made Sell and / or trade items: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/36tex/Military Collectables For Sale or Trade/ Link to post Share on other sites
36-tex Posted August 10, 2012 Share #31 Posted August 10, 2012 reverse Sell and / or trade items: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/36tex/Military Collectables For Sale or Trade/ Link to post Share on other sites
patches Posted April 28, 2013 Share #32 Posted April 28, 2013 A early run of the 3rd Division in U.S. made fully embroidered Subdued Flat Edge form. Link to post Share on other sites
Desertrat Posted January 26, 2018 Share #33 Posted January 26, 2018 AG border cut edge late 50s to early 60s Jerry Wise,SGT.,TXARNG,RET. The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country-G.S. Patton Link to post Share on other sites
Desertrat Posted January 26, 2018 Share #34 Posted January 26, 2018 subdued with a double border Jerry Wise,SGT.,TXARNG,RET. The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country-G.S. Patton Link to post Share on other sites
Desertrat Posted January 26, 2018 Share #35 Posted January 26, 2018 ME reversed colors Jerry Wise,SGT.,TXARNG,RET. The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country-G.S. Patton Link to post Share on other sites
Desertrat Posted January 26, 2018 Share #36 Posted January 26, 2018 Theater made cut edge black back Jerry Wise,SGT.,TXARNG,RET. The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country-G.S. Patton Link to post Share on other sites
Desertrat Posted January 26, 2018 Share #37 Posted January 26, 2018 theater made ACU no velcro Jerry Wise,SGT.,TXARNG,RET. The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country-G.S. Patton Link to post Share on other sites
iron bender Posted October 22, 2018 Share #38 Posted October 22, 2018 Korean War era Japanese Made 3rd AAA. Link to post Share on other sites
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