Korea patch? USMGIK

[andreers]

Hello!

Help me please identify this patch.

Thanks!!!

[tredhed2]

Proposed design for first KMAG insignia 1946 but disapproved by OQMG (use of symbols of foreign country).  KMAG (eagle and bell) selected 1949.

[andreers]

Can you please tell me where can I read about it?

[Salvage Sailor]

USMF Topic -->  US Army colored SSI's during the Korean war

Proposed SSI for U.S. Army Military Government in Korea (USMGIK) disapproved in 1946 - not KMAG, which was established in 1949

 

For Reference from member kiaiokalewa Posted September 27, 2016

I'm glad this topic is still active and since my last posting in February 2009, several things about the Tae Guek patch had surfaced. This information is covered in my article that was published in The Trading Post (April-June, 2012, pp. 23-29). So that there is no confusion the proper identification of the counter clockwise Tae Guek as worn by U.S. troops in Korea during 1946, is United States Military Government in Korea (USMGIK). It was a very short lived insignia (maybe 6 months) worn during the occupation period. In my article I have photo illustrations of these counter clockwise and clockwise Tae Gueks to include actual military personal wearing them. Plus I go into depth about the differences between the two and what there actual time frame of use were. There is quite a gap! I encourage those that want to learn more about this subject to read my article that is available on www.asmic.org for members or for non member you can obtain the back issue to get the story.

[andreers]

Thank you very much!!!

[Wake1941]

For what it’s worth, the example shown is a reproduction. 

[andreers]

it's a pity.  are you sure about that?

[kiaiokalewa]

I will chime in on "it is a reproduction...are you sure about that?", since i authored the article way back then; YES IT IS.

 

All reasons cited and backed by official documentation and photographs from the subject matter USAMGK.  Further supported by comtempressly made local insignia worn by the MG troops to include the emerging KNP.  

 

Without rehashing the entire article (which you should read) the window of MG soldiers wearing the Taeguk as a shoulder insignia was a very short window (11 months) and immediately knocked out of play by TIOH due to Heraldic rules being violated, "no national emblem shall be used as an unit I signia".  In return RWB Bell & Eagle design was accepted and authorized for the U.S. Military Government in Korea troops.  

 

This of course did not stop the Korean Nationals from wearing their Taeguk patch which they did.  

 

There is alot more to the story that kills the wrongly orientated fully embroidered patch and why it even exists at all.  

[Mithril]

Just found this jacket ...

 

 

[YourLocalHistoryGuy]

United States Army 24th XXIV Corps patch and Korea Military Advisory Group patch.