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Military patchesDescription
A. Blue number 2 outlined in white
B. Blue number 7 outlined in white
C. U. S. Fourth Army shoulder sleeve patch, featuring a red square background with a white 4 leaf clover design. The clover represents the number 4. The 4th Army served a domestic defense and training role in the Continental U. S.
D. Shoulder sleeve patch for the U. S. Eighth Army featuring a white cross pattee centered on a red octagon. The white cross divides the patch into 8 sections, symbolizing the 8th Army.
E. Shoulder sleeve patch featuring a blue 5 pointed star centered on a white flower like starburst shape with a red border.
F. U. S. Army Vietnam shoulder sleeve patch. The upright white sword on a blue background (representing the U. S. flanked by a red and a yellow stripe) symbolize the flag and colors of Vietnam. All of these colors signify the joint U. S military presence and defense mission in Vietnam.
G. Shoulder sleeve patch for the Army’s 1st Logistical Command, featuring a round design with a red border, blue inner circle and a central upward pointing white arrow. Used in Vietnam War.
H. Shoulder sleeve insignia for the U. S. Army Military Assistance Command Vietnam. There is a red shield background with a gold border and 2 yellow stylized fortress walls ad a central vertical white sword with a gold hilt.
I. Shoulder sleeve patch featuring a black rectangular field with a red base, a central white square forming the letter A. This is for the 1st Army used in WWII, Kora and Vietnam.Collection
Alfred ReedCreate Date
November 11, 2026Update Date
November 11, 2026