Jennings Lane Posted February 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 9, 2020 OVERSIZED 5" 71ST INFANTRY DIVISION FELT PATCH. USE? THOUGHTS From the estate of a veteran of the 71st Infantry Division. 5" in diameter. WW2 or later? Use? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Lane Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted February 9, 2020 The back of the patch. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted February 9, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 9, 2020 Cool patch, likely an occupation piece. Probably for some type of sports wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Lane Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted February 9, 2020 Now that you mention sports, he did play basketball. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake1941 Posted February 9, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 9, 2020 Now that you mention sports, he did play basketball. Thanks Explains it, these patches are cool since they are unique. Ive seen all sorts of these patches done after the war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted February 9, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 9, 2020 Could also have been worn by air section personnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Lane Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted February 10, 2020 Thanks. Much appreciated. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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