MP25 Posted November 26, 2018 Share #101 Posted November 26, 2018 Town Patrol - Korea 31st Inf. Regt. VIP Escort DMZ - Korea Courts Martial brassards On 11/25/2018 at 4:59 PM, Austin_Militaria said: The 62nd Military Police Highway Patrol was disbanded in 1958. This is the second pattern brassard. The first design did not have the MP lettering. Probably one of the most desirable and hardest to find MP brassards. Here is a Type I Highway Patrol brassard 499th Field Artillery Bn. - I don't know why a field artillery battalion would have MPs?? The 499th was part of the 14th Armored Div. The MPs would be part of the division. 2nd Army - CBI - made in China of silk. Auxiliary Military police This is a very unique MP brassard. The Military Police Corps wasn't established until September, 1941. I'm guessing this was made sometime shortly after that date - possibly a prototype? Military Police Special Security Unit HASP UNIT POLICE 503rd MP Detachment Eighth Army DMZ Police - EOD Military Police Customs Military Police Railway Guard 56th Field Artillery Bde. Unit Police - Germany SETAF Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Courtesy Patrol - 2nd Inf. Div. Korea General's Guard - 55th MP Co. Korea Joint Security Area (JSA) Pan Mun Jom - from an named group 550th MP Detachment Theater made brassard Military Police K9 Drug Team SPECIAL POLICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 30, 2018 Share #102 Posted November 30, 2018 550th MP Detachment 550th MP Det (I).JPG 550th MP Det.JPG Never knew SFG’s had MP DET’s. Learned something new. Nice SPECIAL POLICE items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted November 30, 2018 Share #103 Posted November 30, 2018 Never knew SFG’s had MP DET’s. Learned something new. Nice SPECIAL POLICE items Firefighter - the MPs in the 550th were not Special Forces troops. The 550th was just attached to the 8th S.F. Group, however the mission of the 550th was similar to that of the Special Forces and many, if not most of the MPs in the unit went for additional training while in Panama - Jungle School, Airborne, etc. The 550th's primary mission was to work with and train Panamanian MPs and other police organizations throughout Latin America with what were called Mobile Training Teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted November 30, 2018 Share #104 Posted November 30, 2018 More Special Police - does anyone know what unit the first brassard is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted November 30, 2018 Share #105 Posted November 30, 2018 CHECKPOINT CHARLIE - from a named group KAGNEW STATION 8th Army Joint Security Force World War I Transportation Police 28th Div. Provost Marshal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwill Posted December 1, 2018 Share #106 Posted December 1, 2018 GTAG armband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 1, 2018 Share #107 Posted December 1, 2018 GTAG armband Neat brassard! Do you know what GTAG stands for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 1, 2018 Share #108 Posted December 1, 2018 Provost Guard - World War I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted December 2, 2018 Share #109 Posted December 2, 2018 Firefighter - the MPs in the 550th were not Special Forces troops. The 550th was just attached to the 8th S.F. Group, however the mission of the 550th was similar to that of the Special Forces and many, if not most of the MPs in the unit went for additional training while in Panama - Jungle School, Airborne, etc. The 550th's primary mission was to work with and train Panamanian MPs and other police organizations throughout Latin America with what were called Mobile Training Teams. Very interesting.Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 2, 2018 Share #110 Posted December 2, 2018 First issued MP brassard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 3, 2018 Share #111 Posted December 3, 2018 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT PREVENTION SECTION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 4, 2018 Share #112 Posted December 4, 2018 101st MP Bn NYNG post WWII Military Government Police 25th MP Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter42 Posted December 5, 2018 Share #113 Posted December 5, 2018 Wow, some amazing armbands! I'm almost embarrassed posting these. Very impressive! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted December 5, 2018 Share #114 Posted December 5, 2018 Hey everyone-- I would like to just say how much I enjoy this thread--so much to learn, and some stellar examples! I have a few armbands from my area of collecting to contribute. This one I picked up this last year but haven't been able to identify. Anyone have any idea what it is? And one more--a friend found it for me a while back and I haven't been able to puzzle out what it might have been for. Reunion? Movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 6, 2018 Share #115 Posted December 6, 2018 Red Devil - I really like that white brassard with the U.S. Forces Austria patch. Probably the 202nd MP Company. That's a killer piece! The arm band with the letter P on a white shield in the middle, I'm 100% sure is some high school. That's what the H - S is. I think it's early, probably pre WWII. And as for your Filipino Guerillas of Bataan brassard, I think it's probably from a reunion or some ceremony honoring their service. That's a neat piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 6, 2018 Share #116 Posted December 6, 2018 Honor Guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted December 6, 2018 Share #117 Posted December 6, 2018 Red Devil - I really like that white brassard with the U.S. Forces Austria patch. Probably the 202nd MP Company. That's a killer piece! The arm band with the letter P on a white shield in the middle, I'm 100% sure is some high school. That's what the H - S is. I think it's early, probably pre WWII. And as for your Filipino Guerillas of Bataan brassard, I think it's probably from a reunion or some ceremony honoring their service. That's a neat piece. Thank you! My guess is that it might also be 202nd. I've seen a photo of 202nd MPs with a black version of the brassard. I appreciate the insight on the H- S item as well! Killer Honor Guard item there as well! I've really enjoyed seeing your Highway Patrol and Berlin items! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 6, 2018 Share #118 Posted December 6, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 3:51 PM, Red Devil said: Thank you! My guess is that it might also be 202nd. I've seen a photo of 202nd MPs with a black version of the brassard. I appreciate the insight on the H- S item as well! Killer Honor Guard item there as well! I've really enjoyed seeing your Highway Patrol and Berlin items! I have more Berlin related brassards I'll post, including a variation Checkpoint Charlie brassard. I like Berlin related also. Checkpoint Charlie (2nd style) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP25 Posted December 7, 2018 Share #119 Posted December 7, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted December 8, 2018 Share #120 Posted December 8, 2018 Great armbands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majormadmax Posted February 16, 2020 Share #121 Posted February 16, 2020 Picked this up today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 22, 2020 Share #122 Posted February 22, 2020 A Master Sergeant Lowell E. Jones wearing a Army Recruiting Service Patch on an Armband in the early 60s, unit and location unknown. Haven't figured out what kind of TAB is over the patch however, the one's we expect to see, those came out in 1965, I will be posting this in Patches in Action as a discussion post on what it might be. We do know a little on Lowell E. Jones, he was in the 45th Inf Div in WWII I think an original National Guardsman, see action from Sicily to Germany, he apparently stays in the Army and is apparently in Japan in the 24th Inf Div, and sees all that Combat from July to the fall early winter of 1950, where he's awarded Two Silver Stars and receives a Battlefield Commission, as we see however he is RIFed and reverts back to NCO rank. Jones, Lowell E. (1st award) Headquarters, 24th Infantry DivisionGeneral Orders No. 208 - 28 October 1950 The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Master Sergeant] Lowell E. Jones (ASN: 0-2212073), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Changyong, Korea, on 10 August 1950. The enemy, from positions on high ground was pouring deadly fire into Lieutenant Jones' company area, inflicting heavy casualties and threatening the entire Second Battalion. With utter disregard for his own safety he advanced through a hail of withering fire to an exposed position in order to locate an enemy machine gun imperiling the rear of the battalion's position. Observing the gun emplacement he directed the fire of a recoilless rifle into the enemy position until it was destroyed. His gallant actions were in great part responsible for the successful withdrawal from the untenable position and reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry. Home Town: Cushing, Oklahoma. Jones, Lowell E. (2nd award) Headquarters, 24th Infantry DivisionGeneral Orders No. 245 - 6 December 1950 The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Lowell E. Jones (ASN: 0-2212073), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Anju, Korea, on 6 November 1950. A numerically superior enemy force attacking his platoon's position succeeded in breaking the line at several points and endangering the company's position. Realizing the necessity of holding the position he called for close artillery support. During the effective barrage which followed he moved among his troops insuring that they remained in the relative safety of their dug in positions. Completely disregarding his own safety he exposed himself again to direct the artillery's fire. In this action Lieutenant Jones was wounded. His gallant actions and outstanding leadership were responsible for the successful defense of his position, the withdrawal of the strong enemy force and reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry. Home Town: Cushing, Oklahoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 22, 2020 Share #123 Posted February 22, 2020 25th MP Co. 25th MP Co - leather.jpg25th MP Co K-9.jpg25th MP Co. Vietnam.jpg A long time in asking I know but what is does this symbolism stand for on this brassard for the 25th MP Co? Wings Wheel Arrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted February 22, 2020 Share #124 Posted February 22, 2020 This insignia is typically associated with Motorcycle cops The wheel and arrow patch dates to the early 1900s, when the motorcycle was introduced into the military. The military used patches to identify the unit and its role in service. From what we have learned during the research is the Wheel was used to signify the Motorcycle, the type of "Motion”. Or unit. The Arrow was added to show the Motorcycle was armed and could fight. The rider could shoot and was a precise shot. The arrow displayed the armor and "Precision" skill of the rider of both gun and machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 22, 2020 Share #125 Posted February 22, 2020 This insignia is typically associated with Motorcycle cops The wheel and arrow patch dates to the early 1900s, when the motorcycle was introduced into the military. The military used patches to identify the unit and its role in service. From what we have learned during the research is the Wheel was used to signify the Motorcycle, the type of "Motion”. Or unit. The Arrow was added to show the Motorcycle was armed and could fight. The rider could shoot and was a precise shot. The arrow displayed the armor and "Precision" skill of the rider of both gun and machine. Ah Ha, thanks, and right you are. Here's a modern offering of this patch from an online Police and Fire Department Clothing and Gear Supply House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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