gearhead1968 Posted July 25, 2022 Share #1 Posted July 25, 2022 I received a question about a uniform and I really have not seen this patch before anyone have any ideas? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted July 25, 2022 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2022 Cavalry something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted July 25, 2022 Share #3 Posted July 25, 2022 May be a post-WW1 unit, from what I see the uniform should date from the early 20's with the gilt buttons (1923-1926). I agree as well that it's prolly a cav unit of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead1968 Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted July 25, 2022 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedrickMilitaria Posted July 26, 2022 Share #5 Posted July 26, 2022 Reminiscient of the 13th Division SSI. I'm curious now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaiokalewa Posted July 27, 2022 Share #6 Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 3:30 AM, everforward said: May be a post-WW1 unit, from what I see the uniform should date from the early 20's with the gilt buttons (1923-1926). I agree as well that it's prolly a cav unit of some sort. Yes, this standing collar coat (transitional) pre-dating lapel tunic of 1926, provides all the necessary clues to determine what the Shoulder Insignia represents. It's an early prototype 66th Cavalry Division insignia prior to the WD authorized and approved six sided star design. However, being that it is an Organized Reserves unit covering 15 (fifteen) different states it is likely a locally preferred design worn by one of the Division's organizations within one of its Plain State locals. To further support this concept the R.A. Cavalry Regiments are 1st-17th under the 1st-6th Cavalry Brigades; N.G. Cavalry Regiments are 101st-124th under the 51st-56th Cavalry Brigades; and O.R. Cavalry Regiments 301st-324th Cavalry Regiments under 151st-161st Cavalry Brigades...meaning there are no other numeric assignments of "66". On 7/25/2022 at 3:30 AM, everforward said: May be a post-WW1 unit, from what I see the uniform should date from the early 20's with the gilt buttons (1923-1926). I agree as well that it's prolly a cav unit of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thwingmarty Posted July 27, 2022 Share #7 Posted July 27, 2022 So when did it become superstition that horseshoes should be oriented the other way to keep the luck from running out? Or is this patch upside down for some unit number 99? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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