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WW2 Fifth 5th Army Corps Patch Insignia ORIGINAL

WW2 Fifth 5th Army Corps Patch Insignia ORIGINAL

Item: WW2 Fifth 5th Army Corps Patch Insignia ORIGINAL
Original patch, not a reproduction
Unused, on original cardstock
Era: WWII
Size: 2.25" x 2.25"

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Ms. Betty, did I ever mention the origins of the 42nd Division's "Rainbow" nickname and insignia?

Seems every state sending Guard troops wanted theirs to be first in, so Mac suggested creating a composite division from pieces of each of those states' Guard units, something about "spreading across the country like a rainbow" in his own words--I'll see if I can find the exact quote when I have time.

Just another little bit of trivia for your arsenal...
 

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Diamondback said:
Ms. Betty, did I ever mention the origins of the 42nd Division's "Rainbow" nickname and insignia?

Seems every state sending Guard troops wanted theirs to be first in, so Mac suggested creating a composite division from pieces of each of those states' Guard units, something about "spreading across the country like a rainbow" in his own words--I'll see if I can find the exact quote when I have time.

Just another little bit of trivia for your arsenal...

Very cool and thanks for posting!

Vintage Betty
 

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