Unknown Abn Ord patch needs ID: 71st Ordnance Group (Airborne?)

[rtd_sf_eng]

Can anyone out there provide an ID for this theater made patch, The SSI does not show up on TIOH's web site either as a few other patches.  Thanks.

[atb]

Without the AIRBORNE tab, it's on the TIOH website as the SSI for the 71st Ordnance Group. Maybe an element of the group is authorized an AIRBORNE tab as part of its SSI.

[rtd_sf_eng]

Thanks.  For some unknown reason, I missed the 81.  I'll blame old age (78) for missing it.

[atb]

Where on earth did you come up with this identification!!?!!??  This SSI is easily found on the US Army Institute of Heraldry website. Your "answer" to another inquiry is just as puzzling.

[Bearmon]

3 hours ago, atb said:

Where on earth did you come up with this identification!!?!!??  This SSI is easily found on the US Army Institute of Heraldry website. Your "answer" to another inquiry is just as puzzling.

this proves AI isn't as great as people think  

[manayunkman]

4 hours ago, AceDaily said:

Yes, this patch is the insignia of the 509th Airborne Infantry Battalion Combat Team, also known historically as the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion.

Key Identifiers:

Airborne Tab: Indicates the unit is part of an airborne/paratrooper unit.

Red Bomb Symbol: The large bomb represents the unit’s role in delivering powerful strikes, and it ties back to their early airborne assault missions.

Four Red Stars: These may represent specific campaigns or honors, often associated with World War II actions.

Color Scheme: Black and red with gold/yellow bomb outline—this unique combination helps distinguish the 509th patch from other airborne units.

Historical Background:

The 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion was the first U.S. airborne unit to make a combat jump, which occurred in North Africa during Operation Torch in November 1942.

They also fought in Italy and Southern France.

The 509th later became part of the Airborne Infantry Combat Team configuration post-WWII, which this patch most likely represents.

 

This is not a 509th patch 

[Salvage Sailor]

20 minutes ago, Bearmon said:

this proves AI isn't as great as people think  

 

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