Add an authentic piece of World War II and early Cold War unit history to your militaria collection with this vintage U.S. Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) Insignia Patch. First authorized in August 1944 as the Meritorious Service Unit emblem, this insignia was awarded to support units for exceptionally meritorious conduct and outstanding service. Crafted on a 2" x 2" olive drab cloth square with traditional period flat cut-edge construction, this patch features high-density golden-yellow embroidery displaying a central laurel wreath enclosing the Arabic numeral "4"—denoting four separate unit citations. Worn on the lower right sleeve of service coats and dress shirts, this patch design is a prized historical item for WWII uniform restorations, shadow boxes, veteran displays, and militaria collections.
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Dimensions: ~2.0" x 2.0" Square (Historical Sleeve Issue Size)
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Design: U.S. Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Wreath with Numeral 4 (4th Award)
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Color: Olive Drab Green background with Golden Yellow Embroidery
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Edge Style: Vintage Cut Edge (Flat Cloth Border Construction)
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Condition: Excellent Vintage / Collector Grade
