mortaydc60 Posted August 22, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 22, 2020 This patch just sold on ebay for almost $700 and had numerous bids. I never saw this patch before or even heard of it but , the unit did exist however. Was sold by well known dealer but I believe he had incorrect ID, which may have helped in the bidding. Believe it is actually a variation of the 725th ROB which was in the CBI and also a very much sort after patch. The 752nd served in Germany not in the CBI. This variation is the first I have ever seen, so well done by winner. Enclosed are the two patches for comparison and note the design is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray42 Posted August 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2020 I am glad you brought this patch up because I had been thinking of asking for your opinion on it and if you had ever seen one before. I cant believe it would be anything other then a 725th Railway battalion patch but the description made me laugh a little. I think he just made a mistake somehow, I bought a unique possibly hand made DUI from him that was "German made plastic" for a unit that never left the United States and was disbanded after the war. Kind of hard to have a german made pin for a stateside unit while we are at war with them so mistakes do happen. My concerns were about the patch itself such as why is it a circle when every other patch and the DUI are all a shield? The embroidery doesn't look bad to me but I am the furthest thing you can get to a patch expert so that means nothing. I am very interested to learn what you think. Edit: the thought occurred to me after writing this that maybe the patch is a very early example and was made after they decided the design but before they decided to have a shield shaped patch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortaydc60 Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted August 27, 2020 Just my opinion but I think the shield shape is a nicer looking patch and much better constructed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walika Posted July 30, 2023 Share #4 Posted July 30, 2023 These might assist in the identification, and that the 725th ROB operated in the CBI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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