Help with US Airborne Patches, 101st and 82nd

[Walkwolf]

Sure.........

[GIZMO8Z]

Update on my 101st patch:

[Walkwolf]

After seeing your photos of it Joe, to me it appears to have been used later than WWII,
as the green thread shows it came off a post-war jacket, shirt, etc - likely late 1950's
or 1960's, IMO. - I've picked a lot of thread out of patches, Lol !

But as the 'Eagle Patch' site claims, Some WWII production was likely used post-war,
and possibly into the Vietnam era. I still like it, and it's good to see you have
found a tab to complete it.


( My purchase it turns out, is even later - 1970's-80's - with merrowed edge.........! )

[GIZMO8Z]

After seeing your photos of it Joe, to me it appears to have been used later than WWII,
as the green thread shows it came off a post-war jacket, shirt, etc - likely late 1950's
or 1960's, IMO. - I've picked a lot of thread out of patches, Lol !

But as the 'Eagle Patch' site claims, Some WWII production was likely used post-war,
and possibly into the Vietnam era. I still like it, and it's good to see you have
found a tab to complete it.

( My purchase it turns out, is even later - 1970's-80's.........! )

Thanks for your kind words and help with all this.

Why does our hobby have to be a mine field?! Nothing is ever easy!

I like my patch as well. The eagle patch corner webmaster said it stands a chance of being a late WWII vintage patch, and unless I intend to collect ONLY WWII airborne and specifically 101st stuff, it'll do just fine. It's good enough for me.

[Walkwolf]

Unfortunately, the mine field aspect carries over into all sorts of things:
collecting, car repairs, buying a home, etc, etc. 'Caveat Emptor' or
Buyer Beware, though occasionally you come out on top.........!

[GIZMO8Z]

82nd patch and tab arrived today:



and both together:

[Walkwolf]

Lookin' good.........!

[GIZMO8Z]

Must... stop... spending... money...

[Adrian Stevenson]

Nice additions.

Cheers, Ade.

[GIZMO8Z]

Thanks, Ade! Your seal of approval is always appreciated.