{"product_id":"original-us-8th-army-patch","title":"US 8th Army Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original US 8th Army patch is genuine military surplus in unissued condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Origins\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproved on 10 May 1944, this \u003cb\u003eshoulder sleeve insignia\u003c\/b\u003e was worn by the Eighth United States Army during World War II Pacific campaigns and later in South Korea. The unit earned the title \"Amphibious Eighth\" after executing dozens of major island landings across the Pacific theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Embroidery\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patch features a \u003cb\u003ewhite cross pattée\u003c\/b\u003e over an \u003cb\u003eoctagonal red field\u003c\/b\u003e, representing command authority and the unit's numeric designation. Measuring \u003cb\u003e6cm by 6cm\u003c\/b\u003e, it is made with dense machine embroidery and a durable backing designed for uniform attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eReenactment \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eSupergrade surplus patch\u003c\/b\u003e is ideal for completing a period-correct tunic, service coat, or adding to a militaria display collection. Sew it directly onto jacket sleeves, field gear, or display boards using standard sewing thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this original US Eighth Army shoulder patch to your military insignia collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56040753070465,"sku":"SKU3605B","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/5fee8dca63336ea7f941b903f55dfdda.jpg?v=1785919435","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-8th-army-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}