Antoon Posted May 8, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 8, 2009 I have two different patches of the 99th Infantry Bn. The main different is the border of the sail and the border of the sea on the left side. Are they both WW-2 made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoon Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted May 8, 2009 Back side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted May 8, 2009 Share #3 Posted May 8, 2009 From what I can see, they both look 100% good! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoon Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted May 8, 2009 Found this link on the internet. http://www.99thinfantrybattalion.org/index...es/uniforms.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_redcatcher Posted May 8, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 8, 2009 look good to me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriscoHare Posted May 8, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 8, 2009 I agree... nice patch variations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpl. Cleaver Posted May 8, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 8, 2009 Yeah look good, I was able to meet a 99th Vet 2 years ago, and if anyone is interested there is a book about him called "Red Wells." good book about his life and time with the 99th Bn. Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikofnorway Posted May 12, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 12, 2009 Both are good wartime originals. But note that the white bordered version was never issued to the Battalion. Only the OD bordered was. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikofnorway Posted May 12, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 12, 2009 Look out for fake 99th Infantry Battalion uniforms hitting ebay: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=30827 The faker in question has already researched this thread. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikofnorway Posted September 28, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 28, 2011 I have just uncovered information that the white bordered 99th patch also was in use in Norway in 1945. Both on the shirts and on Ike jackets. Although very limited. It appears that the 99th depot in Norway got some of these and they emerged on some uniforms june/july 1945. I am working on a larger update on the webpage which will have photos. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted September 28, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 28, 2011 BTW Erik, I guess you know our own Jon Gawne wrote an article about the 99th for the French Militaria Magazine? It was published in the September 2011 issue and can be backordered thru their site... http://militaria.histoireetcollections.com...ember-2011.html First two pages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikofnorway Posted September 28, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 28, 2011 BTW Erik, I guess you know our own Jon Gawne wrote an article about the 99th for the French Militaria Magazine?It was published in the September 2011 issue and can be backordered thru their site... http://militaria.histoireetcollections.com...ember-2011.html First two pages Yes, I helped Jon with this excellent article and provided him with material and many of the period photos. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted September 28, 2011 Share #13 Posted September 28, 2011 I have just uncovered information that the white bordered 99th patch also was in use in Norway in 1945. Both on the shirts and on Ike jackets. Although very limited. It appears that the 99th depot in Norway got some of these and they emerged on some uniforms june/july 1945. I am working on a larger update on the webpage which will have photos. Erik That is some good intel! Thanks Erik! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikofnorway Posted September 29, 2011 Share #14 Posted September 29, 2011 I have been told that one of the 99th Infantry Battalion patches came in a cerial box back in the late 1940's. Does anyone know the circumstances around this, and if these patches were specifically made for this promotion? Also, is it possible to distinguish these from wartime patches? Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted September 29, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 29, 2011 I have been told that one of the 99th Infantry Battalion patches came in a cerial box back in the late 1940's. Does anyone know the circumstances around this, and if these patches were specifically made for this promotion? Also, is it possible to distinguish these from wartime patches? Erik No, they were not. Actual patches were used in the cereals in a deal that the Patch King made with Kelloggs. So, those 99th Bn patches were WWII era white bordered ones. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikofnorway Posted September 29, 2011 Share #16 Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for that info Ski. Here is white bordered patch in wear. Photo taken in Norway 1945. This will go on website in a short time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted October 2, 2011 Share #17 Posted October 2, 2011 Ahhh, lookie, lookie! That is an excellent evidence photo. Thanks Erik! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikofnorway Posted December 10, 2011 Share #18 Posted December 10, 2011 Regarding the use of the OD bordered battalion patch, I have just uncovered additional information, both from a vet and from photographs. One of the 99th vets told me last week that upon leaving France for Norway at the end of May 1945, they were ordered to put the US flag on their right sleeve, and the 474th patch on their left. The reason for the US flag was that they were uncertain if the local population would recognize them as Allied/US soldiers and liberators. To ensure they would not be mistaken for Germans or other occupying forces, orders were sent out to sew a US flag on their new Ike jackets. I have always been under the impression that the 99th patch was issued and sewn on prior to leaving for Norway. I had seen pictures of teh US flag being worn on Armed Forces Day parades in Oslo (22nd June 1945), so I thought the flag was sewn on for this parade only. After speaking to the 99th vet, I have also uncovered two very clear photographs dated 7th June 1945 (The Kings return when the 99th was Honor Guards) and 22nd June 1945, both pictures showing that the US flag was worn. The 99th Infantry Battalion patch was therefore only sewn on the Ike jackets some time AFTER 22nd June 1945. The US flags used were printed on vowen fabric, and are very hard to find. Most likely made in France. At this stage I only know of one original, still in the possession of a 99th vet. I assume that most of these flags were given away as gifts to Norwegian friends, or simply lost after they were replaced by the 99th patch. Below picture is taken on Armed Forces Day (22nd June 1945) in front of City Hall in Oslo, where they had the staging area for the parade. It clearly shows the US flag in wear. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikofnorway Posted December 11, 2011 Share #19 Posted December 11, 2011 Here is a selection of white bordered 99th patches, including the very rare version with blue mast. The blue mast is identical to the OD bordered version, just with white border. You will see only ble mast for every 100 red mast patches for sale, and they demand a premium price when they come for sale. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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