{"product_id":"original-us-88th-infantry-patch","title":"Original US 88th Infantry Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal US Army 88th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Origins\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis original US Army shoulder insignia belonged to the \u003cb\u003e88th Infantry Division\u003c\/b\u003e, famously known as the 'Blue Devils'. Formed from draftees in the Organized Reserve, the unit saw intense combat throughout the Italian Campaign in World War Two, including the breakthrough at the Gustav Line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eInsignia Construction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patch features a distinctive \u003cb\u003eblue quatrefoil cloverleaf\u003c\/b\u003e, created by two overlapping figure eights. It is built with \u003cb\u003edense blue thread embroidery\u003c\/b\u003e on a fabric base, measuring \u003cb\u003e5.5cm by 5.5cm\u003c\/b\u003e. The reverse shows traditional white bobbin backing characteristic of period manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCollector Utility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are completing a period-correct \u003cb\u003eUS Army tunic restoration\u003c\/b\u003e or assembling an Italian Campaign display, this original badge adds authentic historical detail. It attaches easily onto wool dress jackets, field uniforms, or shadow box framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecure this original Italian Campaign badge to complete your World War Two uniform display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55997617471873,"sku":"SKU3629B","price":3.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/d81a528d0a3348449e1a55e84331dfa9.jpg?v=1785401802","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-88th-infantry-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}