firefighter Posted February 1, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 1, 2013 The rainbow and AE could possibly be an unauthorized Army in Europe? Could also be American Eagle clothing? Any pics of the back? ASMIC #1098 Link to post Share on other sites
36-tex Posted February 1, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 1, 2013 I believe this was listed and ID'ed years ago in an ASMIC Trading Post, but I can not remember for sure what it was. 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
Teamski Posted February 1, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2013 Now that is one funky patch!! -Ski In Memory Of......Pte Harold Griffiths, 1805, 1/6th Manchester Regt, KIA June 4th, 1915 in GallipoliCpl Isaac Judges, 40494, 6th East Yorkshire Regt, KIA October 3rd, 1917 in YpresMay they rest in peace..... MSgt - USAF Retired Link to post Share on other sites
BarryJay Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 1, 2013 I believe this was listed and ID'ed years ago in an ASMIC Trading Post, but I can not remember for sure what it was. Thanks, I have most of ASMIC's Trading Posts but the thought of going through them all, ugh! But it's early; maybe I'll get lucky with another member. Again, thanks for taking the time to respond Link to post Share on other sites
BarryJay Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted February 1, 2013 Thanks all. Since I got this request for an ID from a fellow at USAREUR Military History Office it was definitely a unit in Germany. Note the rainbow colors, similar to US Army Europe. Anybody else out there? Link to post Share on other sites
36-tex Posted February 1, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 1, 2013 Thanks, I have most of ASMIC's Trading Posts but the thought of going through them all, ugh! But it's early; maybe I'll get lucky with another member. Again, thanks for taking the time to respond I am pretty sure it was an OLD issue as well. Like maybe from the 80's! Maybe another ASMIC member will remember. 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
vintageproductions Posted February 1, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 1, 2013 it was in the mid 90's and the ID was made by Larry Stone, who turned up a photo group that showed the unit sign. www.vintageproductions.com "A militaria show is a social event for anti-socials" - A.T. 2008 ASMIC Executive President Link to post Share on other sites
PATCHRAT Posted February 1, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 1, 2013 I saw one of these sell on E bay last year. It was ID'ed as Allied Engineers. I have my doubts about the ID. I though it could be a Labor Service unit? I do not have the seller info. PATCHRATASMIC 1729PATCH COLLECTOR -- LETS TRADEE-BAY STORE PATCHRAT68 Link to post Share on other sites
seanmc1114 Posted February 1, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 1, 2013 The design in the center reminds me of the style of the old logistical commands from the 50's and 60's. Which ones of those were located in Europe? Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted February 1, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2013 I saw one of these sell on E bay last year. It was ID'ed as Allied Engineers. I have my doubts about the ID. I though it could be a Labor Service unit? I do not have the seller info. Labor service would make sense with the two chain links in the middle. ASMIC #1098 Link to post Share on other sites
MMA10mm Posted February 2, 2013 Share #12 Posted February 2, 2013 it was in the mid 90's and the ID was made by Larry Stone, who turned up a photo group that showed the unit sign. I'm afraid someone is going to have to dig through the newsletters to be sure... My speculation: "A" leaning to the West = America "E" leaning to the East = Europe Chain links between show the bond USAREUR colors show the unit Is this an early NATO patch, either before the 4-point star, or just for the American HQs unit at NATO? My wild guess. Link to post Share on other sites
mortaydc60 Posted February 2, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 2, 2013 I hope that Bob is right that Larry Stone had the ID. Many people lean toward engineers and definitely WW2. Regardless it is a rare patch and when available sells for good money. Mort PS. Eventhough ID is unsure most longtime collecters seem to want this patch when it shows up! Link to post Share on other sites
BarryJay Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks for the help, all. BTW, Larry Stone did know the patch; he has one but wasn't able to attach a name to it. Thus, as MAA10mm suggested; it's down to the basement to go through the Trading Posts. Link to post Share on other sites
vintageproductions Posted February 2, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 2, 2013 I am going by pure memory, but I thought Larry had it as some type of signal or deceptive signal unit. Don't hold me to it, but that is what I am vaguely remembering. www.vintageproductions.com "A militaria show is a social event for anti-socials" - A.T. 2008 ASMIC Executive President Link to post Share on other sites
ocsfollowme Posted October 8, 2014 Share #16 Posted October 8, 2014 Someone brought this to ASMIC SD, which made me want one so I picked one up on eBay for $45 yesterday. Taking a gamble that it may actually be something cool. I very well may have paid too much for it. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/208726-an-interesting-german-made-patch-for-id/?hl=%2Ballied+%2Beurope&do=findComment&comment=1638430 I want to say that I remember another thread on this SSI from the past year. I am not sure if anyone has had any more luck trying to track down the ID on this. Or if it will continue to elude us all. -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
12A54 Posted October 8, 2014 Share #17 Posted October 8, 2014 I would begin research by assuming it is not SHAEF-related, but USAREUR (US Army Europe) because of the blue background. (Maybe AE is for Army Europe??). The design is clearly extracted from the USAREUR/SHAEF model. Link to post Share on other sites
ocsfollowme Posted October 8, 2014 Share #18 Posted October 8, 2014 I emailed the webmaster at http://www.usarmygermany.com/ if he knew. Though, he is most likely on this forum as well. -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Proud Kraut Posted October 9, 2014 Share #19 Posted October 9, 2014 Regarding the back of the patch in the old thread I would say this one was made in Germany. First thought was some kind of sports/athletics patch.... Okay, one more try: could it be some kind of partnership patch with "A" (for America) on the left and "E" (Europe) on the right linked by a chain? Maybe issued for a partnership event or exercise???? Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted October 9, 2014 Share #20 Posted October 9, 2014 I was thinking none military at first but the colors match up perfect to the US Army Europe patch.I think the 'AE' is Army Europe.The two links could have something to do with a prison? ASMIC #1098 Link to post Share on other sites
mortaydc60 Posted October 10, 2014 Share #21 Posted October 10, 2014 Hi Steve, You got it very cheap;have seen the asking price atleast 200 over what you paid. It has been an unknown forever but has been seen on uniform. Conjecture is that it is an engineer unit associated with US Army Europe. Mort Link to post Share on other sites
ocsfollowme Posted October 11, 2014 Share #22 Posted October 11, 2014 Do you know who saw it on a uniform, Mort? Photo, etc? -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Signor Posted October 11, 2014 Share #23 Posted October 11, 2014 Isn't it "A-V-E" or is it just me , possibly aviation related unit with SHEAF............... Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted October 12, 2014 Share #24 Posted October 12, 2014 Isn't it "A-V-E" or is it just me , possibly aviation related unit with SHEAF............... Could be.But I think an aviation unit would be 'avn' and have wings or something of that sort. ASMIC #1098 Link to post Share on other sites
patches Posted October 12, 2014 Share #25 Posted October 12, 2014 I was thinking none military at first but the colors match up perfect to the US Army Europe patch.I think the 'AE' is Army Europe.The two links could have something to do with a prison? Spandau? Link to post Share on other sites
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