Hello all, I was hoping someone would be able to tell me what this patch means. The jacket belonged to my grandfather who served in the Army during WW2 The olive green patch chest area. Thank you in advance -Jeff
One on right is Combat Infantryman badge . Combat Infantryman Badge - Wikipedia One on left is the 'Ruptured Duck' or Honorable Service badge Honorable Service Lapel Button - Wikipedia
I seem to recall reading the CIB was highly prized by those who earned it, understandably. However, I don't know much about US badges - what's the other one above the right breast pocket? Cheers, Pat
Several men in the 67th Field Regt were awarded American honours but were not allowed to wear them or even mention them. Major DCL Shepherd was awarded the MC and American Silver Star at Anzio. Captain Kerr and Cpl Hallett were warded Bronze medals (or stars) for Gallantry when trying to save casualties from a burning Jeep in Florence. Would American soldiers have worn these awards and what would they have looked like on an American Uniform.
US uniform with Silver Star ribbon here. Original U.S. WWII 2nd Armored Division Silver Star Recipient Named Grouping
Aha - thanks! For the benefit of those as (previously) ignorant as me, the US oak leaf's function is like a Commonwealth bar to a medal, I suppose it equates to the rosette worn on a medal ribbon to signify multiple awards. Pat