Description: 82nd Airborne Patch (All Americans) 82nd Airborne Division badge. Nicknamed the"All Americans" they had the motto "All the Way!"The 82nd Airborne can trace their history back to World War 1 and have fought in many wars/conflicts since including WW2, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.During WW2 the 82nd AB was the first Airborne division formed within the US Army. In April 1943, the Division deployed to the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations (MTO) in preperation for the Allied invasion of Sicilly. The 82nd made two combat jumps on the island, making them the first in the US Army. The 82nd transferred back to the UK in November 1943 to prepare for the Invasion of Europe (Operation Neptune). The Division spent 33 days fighting in Normandy following their landings on D-Day. The commander of the 82nd, Major General Ridgway's post-battle report stated"... 33 days of action without relief, without replacements. Every mission accomplished. No ground gained was ever relinquished."The Division also took part Operation Market Garden as well as The Battle of the Bulge.The 82nd Airborne's HQ is currently at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA.This is a fantastic reproduction of the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia worn by the unit. It depicts two A's (which stand for 'All American') on a blue circle with a red background. Above is the word 'Airborne' embroidered in white on a blue background.Perfect for your 82nd Airborne Division collection! We provide a fast and friendly service with quick dispatch and shipping. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. For more WW2, Modern Military and Surplus products visit our EBay shop at Epic Outdoor. Please add us to your favourite seller list, we are always adding new & interesting products to our range. PAYMENT – Paypal is ideal, for UK customers we also accept cheques and s. POSTAGE - We will post anywhere in the world, please contact us for the cost of shipping to your particular location if not shown. For next day UK delivery, this only applies to mainland UK excluding the Scottish Highlands. MULTIPLE ITEMS - We are more than happy to combine shipping for multiple item orders. Please buy all your interested items and then click ‘Request invoice’. RETURNS POLICY – We understand that with online shopping, especially for clothes, boots and hats that it’s sometimes necessary to return items. We are happy to accept returns, please refer to our returns policy for more details. Epic Militaria - Quality kit, Good prices, Great service, check out our feedback!!
Price: 14.95 USD
Location: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
End Time: 2024-10-15T13:28:57.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Type: Patches
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Reproduction Item: Yes
Text Colour: White
Clothing Type: Division Patch
Service: Army
Background Colour: Blue
