February 5Feb 5 #1 The 3rd Armored Division also known as the "Spearhead Division" (Unofficially nicknamed the "Third Herd"). The 3rd Armored Division was first activated in 1941 and was active in the European Theater of World War II. The division was stationed in West Germany for much of the Cold War and also participated in the Persian Gulf War. On 17 January 1992, still in Germany, the division ceased operations. In October 1992, it was formally inactivated as part of a general drawing down of U.S. military forces at the end of the Cold War.
February 5Feb 5 Author #3 Brown Number Three. DCU Merrowed Edged SSI. Gulf War Era Made In Country SSI. An OCP Merrowed Edged.
February 5Feb 5 Author #4 Army Green (AG) Cut Edged (CE) Border. German Made CE Border. Full Colored Merrowed Edged (ME) Border with A Separate Spearhead Tab. Subdued Merrowed Edged (ME) Border with A Separate Spearhead Tab.
February 5Feb 5 Author #7 Canadian Army Trophy CAT Pocket Patches. An early Tanker Qualification Pocket Patch. 8th Cavalry Pocket Patches.
February 5Feb 5 Author #8 32nd Armored Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI). The 32nd Armored Regiment was a Core Unit of the 3rd Armored Division. All these DUI's are made from different manufactures and different periods. The BDU pocket patch was proposed but never implemented or never worn.
February 5Feb 5 Author #9 33rd Armored Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI). The 33rd Armored Regiment was a Core Unit of the 3rd Armored Division. All these DUI's are made from different manufactures and different periods. Two Pocket Patches worn by the 33rd Armored.
February 5Feb 5 #10 11 hours ago, m60a1d66 said: The 3rd Armored Division also known as the "Spearhead Division" (Unofficially nicknamed the "Third Herd"). The 3rd Armored Division was first activated in 1941 and was active in the European Theater of World War II. The division was stationed in West Germany for much of the Cold War and also participated in the Persian Gulf War. On 17 January 1992, still in Germany, the division ceased operations. In October 1992, it was formally inactivated as part of a general drawing down of U.S. military forces at the end of the Cold War. Another amazing collection. Thanks for posting.
February 5Feb 5 #11 Hey there! I have a few of my own and would like to post them, but would that be considered hijacking the post? I'd rather not if you don't want me to. Just making sure... Wade
February 5Feb 5 Author #12 55 minutes ago, Wade20th said: Hey there! I have a few of my own and would like to post them, but would that be considered hijacking the post? I'd rather not if you don't want me to. Just making sure... Wade Go for it - I don't mind
February 8Feb 8 #14 What an incredible collection. Can´t get enough of regarding all these patches and DUI variants. If you don´t mind I´m adding a little contribution here as well.
February 8Feb 8 #15 On 2/4/2026 at 11:41 PM, m60a1d66 said: 32nd Armored Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI). The 32nd Armored Regiment was a Core Unit of the 3rd Armored Division. All these DUI's are made from different manufactures and different periods. The BDU pocket patch was proposed but never implemented or never worn.
February 9Feb 9 Author #16 22 hours ago, yokota57 said: In 1977, the Dinning Facility (Mess Hall) on Ray Barracks in Friedburg, Germany was Named in honor of Elvis. It was called the Sgt. Elvis A. Presley Dinning Facility.
February 15Feb 15 Author #17 On 2/9/2026 at 9:42 AM, m60a1d66 said: In 1977, the Dinning Facility (Mess Hall) on Ray Barracks in Friedburg, Germany was Named in honor of Elvis. It was called the Sgt. Elvis A. Presley Dinning Facility. I ate there several time when I was TDY to Friedburg. But one time the head count would not let me in to the Dinning Facility because he said my boots were not bloused. I explained to him you can't blouse safety shoes. I still could not get past the head count because he said safety shoes were to be wore in the motor pool not in the DEFAC. 49 years later and I still think it's funny.
February 15Feb 15 Author #18 16 minutes ago, m60a1d66 said: I ate there several time when I was TDY to Friedburg. But one time the head count would not let me in to the Dinning Facility because he said my boots were not bloused. I explained to him you can't blouse safety shoes. I still could not get past the head count because he said safety shoes were to be wore in the motor pool not in the DEFAC. 49 years later and I still think it's funny. NOTE: In the 1970's, Safety Shoes were 3/4 Boot with a steel toe, a non slick sole, and referred to as "chucka boots".
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