Odd SHAEF style patch

[36thIDAlex]

Hey, just found this felt patch in its original packaging but was having trouble ID it. Thanks.

 

 

 

 

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[doyler]

Looks to be on blue Wool.

 

SHAEF was on Black

 

SHAEF turned into USFET

 

USFET then later became US ARMY EUROPE

 

I'm thinking this an error not having the full color rainbow or someones fantasy patch...but not SHAEF

[gwb123]

Your wrapper has a Zip code on it. That means it is no older than 1963.

 

I would guess this was not made for military use, but rather a civilian novelty patch. Interesting, none the less.

[tredhed2]

This is supposed to be USAREUR, but it's not.

 

There has been an article pubbed in the Trading Post (AJ 2008, Rag Clippings) ) on this and other patches and a new one will be pubbed in Jul-Sept 2018.

 

This is one of a series of patches made for the collector market - never issued, never worn, not made for military use.

[36thIDAlex]

I appreciate the responses from everyone. It was in the original packaging and only a buck so I took a chance on it. It is always helpful to learn about the things made for collectors though, as it'll help with distinguishing possibly more valuable things down the road. Thanks!