scottplen Posted March 30, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 30, 2007 Hello Picked this up long ago ! Can't find any info on it! seems to be aussie made on blue wool has a half track with 75mm gun on it! any body know this one? been told its rare!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted March 31, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2007 The original of this patch is rare and is woven ("bevo") silk. Unfortunately, I believe this one to be a reproduction. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted March 31, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 31, 2007 The marines did not have "tank destroyers" in WW II. This vehicle depicted is a half-track w/ .75mm gun in the "box". The Army called them M-3's; the troops called them "purple heart boxes". The Marines did have "Special Weapons Plts" and it is believed that the Marines assigned to these units wore this insignia. The source is an article published in the Oct-Dec 1998 Trading Post - "Tank Destroyer Forces and Their Insignia 1941-45". There are 30 color photos in the researched and documented article, a ton of illustrations (including some "Fantasy" TD patches) and back issues are still available. Kurt is correct in opinion as to this being a reproduction - most likely, Pakistani. The originals are a very flat (or thin) bevo style, woven, not embroidered. A color photo of an original patch is depicted in the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted March 31, 2007 thanks for info always had my doubts on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortaydc60 Posted April 2, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 2, 2007 I am sorry but have to agree with Alan and Dave that the patch is a repro and has only been seen as an Australian made woven bevo style patchand are very rare in the true sense. Mort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted May 11, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 11, 2011 Here you go Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted May 11, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 11, 2011 Here you go Scott. That's a favorite of mine Jim!.......Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted May 11, 2011 :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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