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Title: anyone know what this patch is...
Post by: buzzbeejr on March 29, 2008, 04:40:44 PM
I beleive it is from WWII because It is on a WWII jacket from an auction. I would like to know what kind of patch this is. Does anyone know?


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Title: Re: anyone know what this patch is...
Post by: qa33010 on March 29, 2008, 06:22:15 PM
    Are there any other insignia or markings?  I'll ask my uncle, since it looks kind of familiar, he was WWII vet.
Title: Re: anyone know what this patch is...
Post by: Romahawk on March 29, 2008, 09:01:39 PM
DA Staff Support

Worn from:  11 March 1942 - 17 June 1946.
Re-designated:  Technical and Administrative Services.  Worn from: 17 June 1946 - 1948.

Re-designated:  Department of the Army Staff Support.  Worn from: 5 October 1950 - Current.

The design of the insignia, a five-pointed star within a cloud, is adapted from the coat of arms of the United States.  The colors, red, white, and blue, are the national colors.
Title: Re: anyone know what this patch is...
Post by: johnnybigfish on March 29, 2008, 09:42:29 PM
Way to go, Romahawk!!!!

your friend,
john
Title: Re: anyone know what this patch is...
Post by: qa33010 on March 29, 2008, 11:43:52 PM
    Cool!  Thanks!
Title: Re: anyone know what this patch is...
Post by: buzzbeejr on March 30, 2008, 09:23:50 PM
cool romahawk, thanks