Add a piece of WWII Third Army history to your collection with this vintage U.S. Army XII Corps Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI). Manufactured with traditional flat cut-edge construction, this original patch reflects mid-20th-century military insignia production methods.
The patch features a blue shield backdrop centered with a stylized orange windmill blade, a heraldic design honoring the historical Dutch lineage of the New York region where XII Corps was originally activated. Serving under General Patton's Third Army, XII Corps led vital spearheads through France, Belgium, and Germany. Ideal for WWII militaria collectors, uniform restorations, shadow box displays, and military framing.
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Unit: XII Corps (Twelfth Corps / U.S. Army)
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Design: Blue shield with an orange four-blade windmill/saltire symbol
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Colorway: Full Color (Ultramarine Blue and Orange)
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Edge Style: Classic Cut Edge (Tan/Khaki Border Threading)
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Era: WWII / Early Post-WWII Style
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Attachment: Sew-on
