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US 325th Airborne 1st Airborne Battle Group Patch, Parachute Oval and Jump Wing
$ 18.48
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Nice grouping for the 325th Airborne Infantry circa late 50's mid-1960's. The grouping came out of a shadow box that had been broken.
It includes an original 1st Airborne Battle Group patch, jump oval for 325th Airborne Infantry and a clutch-back Senior Parachutist jump wing.
The wing is sterling, semi-hollow back with raised makers mark and shield hallmark for NS Meyer of NY. and raised "Sterling". The marks indicate it was made early to mid 1960's.
The jump oval is late 1950's - early to mid-1960's race track style,
US machine cotton embroidered cut edge, thicker style with typical cotton mesh backing. It has a bit of glue residue on the back from being glued into a shadow box.
The pocket patch is US manufacture, fully machine cotton embroidered with cut edge. It has some glue residue on the back from being glued into a shadow box.
Both patches pass the black light and burn tests
In April of 1957, the Army reorganized the airborne divisions implementing what was called “the pentomic organization” to better prepare for tactical nuclear war in Europe.
Five battle groups were created with about 1,600 troops each with a headquarters and service company, five rifle companies and a mortar battery which replaced the division's three regiments of three battalions each.
The 325th Airborne Infantry became part of the 1st Airborne Battle Group, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division.
The theory was that these
battle groups could be dropped in widely separated areas largely independent of the remainder of the Division.
The pentomic organization was unsuccessful and in 1964 the battle group concept was abandoned, and the airborne divisions were again reorganized.
This was another of the many “unauthorized” patches that were issued in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s. Pocket patches were especially popular during this time and regulations allowed the patches to be authorized by unit commanders for “local” wear.
If you collect unusual units, or Airborne insignia this is a nice grouping to add to your collection.
I am having to sell off my patch collection of 40+ years so there are more to come.
Three day no questions asked returns but buyer pays shipping both ways and must insure the return shipment, and patches must be returned in the same condition as shown in the photos.
Shipping is by USPS First Class package rate with tracking.
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