{"product_id":"original-us-102nd-infantry-patch","title":"Original US 102nd Infantry Division Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original US Army 102nd Infantry Division shoulder sleeve patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWW2 Division Heritage\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 102nd Infantry Division, nicknamed the \u003cb\u003eOzark Division\u003c\/b\u003e, served in Western Europe during World War 2. Activated in 1942, the unit fought through the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. This \u003cb\u003eshoulder sleeve insignia\u003c\/b\u003e identifies the primary division headquarters on military tunics and field jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eInsignia Design and Meaning\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central motif combines a gold \u003cb\u003eletter Z and arc\u003c\/b\u003e inside an outer circular ring on a dark blue backdrop. This spells out the Ozark name, referencing the region where the unit was formed. The arc symbolizes an Indian bow for marksmanship, while gold and blue represent valour and distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications and Practical Utility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cb\u003e6.5cm in diameter\u003c\/b\u003e, this circular badge features dense thread embroidery and a \u003cb\u003emerrowed outer edge\u003c\/b\u003e to prevent fraying. It is ideal for military insignia collectors, historical reenactors completing M1943 combat jackets, or adding vintage military character to modern everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this original Ozark Division badge to your collection or uniform setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55997606429057,"sku":"SKU3615B","price":2.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/24fccab3dd23d2248e6a347e3ec7ed1e.jpg?v=1785401680","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-102nd-infantry-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}