Patches and insignia of the us army from the great war to the early cold war armor, cavalry, tank destroyer, constabulary. Product description this army tank destroyer 3 patch is made by the same company that supplies patches to the united states armed forces. From the 1st tank company patch to the 899th tank destroy battalion we have a lot of tank patches and this category is growing. Dont forget to like us on facebook and stay updated on new custom patches and designs or follow us on twitter. And, by the end of the war, the black panthers had fought their way. Two types of armament were used in us tank destroyer battalions. The american m18 hellcat was the fastest and the deadliest. We dedicate the site to the men that served in the u. September 16, 2017 an m10 tank destroyer of the 634th tank destroyer battalion attached to the 1st infantry division fires at a german target in the city of aachen.
Maybe one of the most curiously successful failures in u. The following section provides individual pages for each unit and provides a short history along with everything we have on the unit, to this point. Home united states world war ii us patches ww2 us 8 wheel tank destroyer patch. Please enjoy this army tank destroyer subdued patch that is 3 inches in size and officially licensed. Combat tanks providing the basis for dedicated tank destroyers of the war are also included in this list. Navy patches are of the highest quality and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Get the best deal for tank destroyer patch from the largest online selection at. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Page 2 of 21 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. Ww2 us 8 wheel tank destroyer patch fitzkee militaria. Feb 04, 2020 in october of 1944, the 761st tank battalion became the first african american tank battalion to see combat in world war ii.
Us army patches, army unit patches, and army regiment. Machine sewn tank destroyer patch as well as a armored patch, ruptured duck, service stripes and rank. The patch will be in good condition with minimal wear. The m10 tank destroyer was a world war ii united states tank destroyer which was based on the chassis of the m4 sherman tank, it was fitted with the 3inch 76. Tank destroyers with the rise of the tank came the rise of the dedicated tank destroyer, armored and wellarmed combat vehicles developed with a singleminded battlefield purpose. Ww2 us army uniform tank destroyer patch, armored patch. Tank destroyer patch m18 hellcat, american exceptionalism, tank destroyer, lds. Jan 28, 2016 wwii uniform worn us army tank destroyer patch 8 wheel variation panther ww2. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Patches and insignia uwi0176 wwii us army tank destroyer patch 8 wheel version. Aug 26, 2016 a variant of a talk given at flying heritage collection, the sequel to myths of american armor. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Patches the national association of destroyer veterans.
Idd in keller and kellers us army shoulder patches 41st to 106th divisions book, page 104. Us army military iron on patch destroyer battalions tank. After being assured by the owner of a small junk shop in alamosa, co several years ago that she didnt have any military things, i still asked if i could look around. The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the. This patch looks like the motto has been added by hand at some point.
These units were in half tracks and on the ground as well trained to take out the german tanks on the battlefield. Early war tank battalion patches were bare armored corps patches, with no unit markings at all. Even before nazi germanys declaration of war on america on 11 december 1941, the u. Original tank destroyer camp hood texas patch on twill. By this point, many men in the tank battalions were unhappy that they had no official recognition of their role as independent tank units and began to surreptitiously insert their battalion numbers onto their patches via pens or using a slightly darker shade of yellow for. Us army military iron on patch destroyer battalions tank destroyer brigade logo. Us tank destroyers of wwii added a new photo to the album. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units early in wwii. Patch is in excellent condition with a nice white snowy back. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for collectable wwii military patches.
The aggressive spin that attached to the title tank destroyer was based on the mobility, speed, and tactics these units possessed in theory. Buy tank destroyer patch at army surplus world army surplus. Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 2 army and usaaf u. Beautiful 8 wheel version of the tank destroyer sleeve patch. This is a very hard version of the tank destroyer patch to find. This section contains uniforms and items connected to them such as patches, medals and insignia. Thought i would show some variations of tank destroyer patches for my friend erwin. Ww2 us army military td tank destroyer patch japanese made ssi insignia. Our military patches make an excellent addition to your collection or a great gift.
Ww 2 us army tank destroyer 827th anti tank battalion. Niceall of my items are guaranteed to be 100% original period pieces and are quality military antiques. In it, i go over the thought process behind the development of the tank destroyers, and some of. A patch from the world war ii era america 773rd tank destroyer battalion depicting a black cat crushing tank tracks in its mouth. Tank destroyer patch tank destroyer, wwii collectibles, patches. M18 hellcat of the 824th tank destroyer battalion in action at wiesloch, germany, april 1945.
The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the national. Buy ww2 tank destroyer division panther patch distressed tee. Together with the m4 shermanbased m10 tank destroyer, and the highly efficient, 90mm gunarmed m36 tank destroyer, the hellcat served in all american theaters of world war 2 both in europe and the pacific. Tank destroyer juventus logo my friend patches army jeeps logos image military. Tank destroyer battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus.
Ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 world war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some allnew designs while others were built from existing vehicles. This is a very nice original tank destroyer camp hood texas patch on twill. Us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches. Jacket, ike, 818th tank destroyer bn, id paratrooper. All the materials we receive are digitized and available to read online or download. Collection of world war 2era tank destroyer vehicles. Uwi0176 wwii us army tank destroyer patch 8 wheel version. If you have any questions regarding ordering or anything, feel free to email us on the shippingcontact link. Original wwii us tank destroyer patch with 4 wheels no glow with white back. Ww2 us army uniform tank destroyer patch, armored patch, medic, 4 pocket pacific. Page 1 of 21 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The original black panthers fought in the 761st tank.
There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 entries in the military factory. This small lot was found mixed in with some arc buttons, pins and patches in a small wooden box. This one is uniform removed in the past and in nice condition with some use but in nice shape and a nicer variation of the patch. The tank destroyer on the other hand is specifically designed to take on enemy tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles. American wwii armoured patches bob sims militaria shop. Us army patches, army unit patches, and army regiment patches. Overlooked military surplus wwii us patches thumbnail display. Tank destroyer battalion patches flying tigers surplus. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of unit used by the united states army during world war ii.
A variant of a talk given at flying heritage collection, the sequel to myths of american armor. There were also some t4 chevrons, but too moth eaten to. Ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 world war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some all. Please feel free to ask if you dont see something youre looking for. Tank destroyer wwii us army td battalion combat reels. The army tank destroyer patch is embroidered on a cloth background. A tank destroyer is simply a self propelled anti tank gun. Despite flaws in its doctrine and weapons developed to counter the panzer threat, the army was well on its way toward developing its tank destroyer force and several tank destroyer systems, including the m18 hellcat, by the time the united states entered world war ii. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer veterans patches many ships patches were designed onboard and then produced by a local embroidery shop, often overseas. Page 1 of 20 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. Jan 19, 2007 page 2 of 21 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. Tank destroyer units were broken into three groups, brigades, groups and battalions. This patch is shipped within 14 business days and like all of our products, carries a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. The tank destroyer was a world war ii united states tank destroyer which was based on the chassis of the sherman tank, it was fitted with the a us tank destroyer of baker coy td battalion, in action backing up infantry of the inf.
We are constantly adding new army corps patches, army regiment patches, army unit patches, calvary patches, and army infantry division patches to this section. The army tank destroyer patch can be ordered by itself or it can be put on a hat, jacket, shirt or bag. The patch is in nice condition, but does have some residue on the back. An effective fighting countermeasure to the tanks became the tank destroyer. In october of 1944, the 761st tank battalion became the first african american tank battalion to see combat in world war ii. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest. Formally called the 3inch gun motor carriage, m10, it was the most important u. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with anti tank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. Weapons, firearms and equipment this section contains anything and everything relating to firearms and small weapons used by the men of tank destroyer. Navy patches and are happy that you are here to browse our navy patch store. Find great deals on ebay for tank destroyer and wwii uniform.
Sold archive area wwii us army usmc navy air force patches. This patch has the eightwheel configuration and construction of a wwii era patch, though those patches did not usually have the seekstrikedestroy motto. Check out the deal on great wwii usaaf 42nd fighter squadron patch at. Ebay police there are no offensives symbols here hidden or otherwise. Wwii tank destroyer patch us army patches, wwii, tank destroyer. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with antitank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns.
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