Description: - Will combine shipping for multiple purchases Here is a World War II 12th Armor Division Patch. The machine embroidered patch is regulation issue. The 12th saw action late in 1944 in Europe. Elements of the 12th liberated French VIP Prisoners in a battle where American and regular German Army Soldiers fought the SS to save the prisoners in one of only two or so actions where American and German Troops joined forces. It was the Battle for Castle Itter, very late in the War. The 12th fought the Germans in phase II of the Ardennes Offensive, Nordwind, where the Germans dubbed the 12th the suicide division. They also sealed the Colmar Pocket, relieving the fighting in the Vosges, and liberated Dachau sub camps and a Polish Officer POW Camp. They also were detached and assigned to Patton's Army with patches and markings removed, earning the nickname The Mystery Division. This patch was removed from a uniform. It is in about fair to fair condition and is at least 79 years old, probably older. World War II US Army Patches- WWII Armor Division Patch; 12th Armor Division, European Theater, Hell Cat, Mystery Division- Machine embroidered, regulation issue, trace border- Vibrant clean colors, legible- Removed, thread remnants, broken in, indentations- Measures 3.25 x 3.75 inches - Domestic buyers pay USPS Ground Advantage Service, padded mailer, tracking - No International service for this item unless buyer provides valid US address with payment notification Check out all my store and auction listings. Please add and follow me as your favorite seller. Thank You for looking! History: The 12th Armor was activated September 1942 at Camp Campbell, Kentucky. The Division fought in Europe although elements were sent to bolster the taking of Manilla and reinforcing the Philippines Elements of the 12th liberated French VIP Prisoners in a battle where American and regular German Army Soldiers fought the SS to save the prisoners. They also sealed the Colmar Pocket, relieving the fighting in the Vosges, and liberated Dachau sub camps and a Polish Officer POW Camp. In 102 days in combat the 12th had over 3,000 casualties.WWII Campaigns: Rhineland, Ardennes - Alsace, Central Europe
Price: 21.95 USD
Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-11-30T17:26:12.000Z
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WWII US Military Collectibles: WWII GI Uniform Embroidered Patch
WWII US Army Shoulder Patch: WW2 12th Armor Division Hell Cat
WWII World War Two WW2: WWII 1941 - 1945
Time Period: WWII
Country of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
Modified Item: No
Type: WW2 US Army Regulation Issue Patch
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Featured Refinements: U.S. Army Patch
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
