ADMIN Posted November 22, 2006 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2006 NAME: XI Corps / Eleventh Corps / 11th Corps / XI Army Corps NICKNAME: None. BATTLE HONORS: World War II New Guinea Luzon Southern Philippines ACTIVATED: March 21, 1922 Sept 3, 1942 DEACTIVATED: Sept 2, 1942 Jan 21, 1968 HISTORY: The XI Corps Creation to World War II The Eleventh Corps first design insignia was approved by the Secretary of War on June 28th, 1922, after the Corps was constitued in July of 1921 and allocated to the Organized Reserves on the Inactive List. The early style insignia was not worn during WW II as the Corps Commander requested that a different design be adopted. The design of the shoulder patch is based on that of the "Bunker Hill Flag" which had its origin as early as 1747 and was suggestive of the area where the Corps was assigned. World War II The Eleventh Corps was activated on June 15th, 1942, with Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, conducted maneuvers in Tennessee in 1942, participated in winter maneuvers in Northern Wisconsin in early 1943, and directed the Blue Forces during the Second Army Tennessee maneuvers of November of 1943. After two changes of station, the Corps embarked for the Pacific theater in March of 1944 and was assigned to the Alamo Force after arriving at Finschhafen, New Guinea. The shoulder patch worn by the XI Corps during WW II was approved by the AGO on September 3rd, 1 942. The colors represent the National Colors, and the total number of dots on the dice indicate the unit's designation. The dice also suggest the gamble taken by all contestants in warfare, and the eleven shown on the dice is one of the "natural" winning combinations in the game of dice. Together they symbolize the gamble of combat, and the XI Corps as a winning team. Post-World War II Following World War II, the XI Corps again became part of the reserves. Then, during budge cuts for the Vietnam War, the XI Corps was deactivated on January 21, 1968. Divisional history from: http://www.pbase.com/sfce7/image/43272454 http://www.pbase.com/sfce7/image/43272452 http://www.vetshome.com/military_corps_patches_history_2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 26, 2007 Share #2 Posted February 26, 2007 XI Corps, 1st design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 26, 2007 Share #3 Posted February 26, 2007 XI Corps, 2nd design, small dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted February 26, 2007 Share #4 Posted February 26, 2007 XI Corps, 2nd design, large dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanymp Posted April 15, 2008 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2008 US Army XI Corps, 2nd design, large dot, green back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Germanymp Posted April 15, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 15, 2008 US Army XI Corps, 2nd design, small dot khaki material on the edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36-tex Posted June 24, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 24, 2011 XI Corp variations - old style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36-tex Posted June 24, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 24, 2011 New style XI Corp bottom one is made of fine Asian silk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted April 26, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 26, 2012 Another look at an identical 11th Corps patch that Mark shared above. It is a really nice early war variation. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzemke Posted May 17, 2015 Share #10 Posted May 17, 2015 A very worse for wear german made bullion example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanduggerr Posted January 3, 2018 Share #11 Posted January 3, 2018 Teamski, is the patch you posted American made? It has a German salt and pepper Weave look to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmc1114 Posted August 28, 2018 Share #12 Posted August 28, 2018 The early style insignia was not worn during WW II as the Corps Commander requested that a different design be adopted. The design of the shoulder patch is based on that of the "Bunker Hill Flag" which had its origin as early as 1747 and was suggestive of the area where the Corps was assigned. First style XI Corps SSI worn in 1942. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 21, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 21, 2020 A way off centered I know, but a nice close up of the subdued version, appears to be a late 60s early 70s one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted February 8, 2020 Share #14 Posted February 8, 2020 Here's a very early example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted February 24, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 24, 2020 Here is one I never thought I would find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted February 14, 2021 Share #16 Posted February 14, 2021 Here's a greenback version I have. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted February 14, 2021 Share #17 Posted February 14, 2021 Here's a German made versionSent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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