{"product_id":"original-us-97th-infantry-patch","title":"US 97th Infantry Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original US 97th Infantry Patch is genuine World War Two era military surplus insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAuthentic Insignia \u0026amp; Unit History\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 97th Infantry Division, nicknamed the Trident Division, served in Europe during 1945. They fought in the \u003cb\u003eRuhr Pocket\u003c\/b\u003e and advanced into Czechoslovakia. This cloth shoulder sleeve insignia was worn on the \u003cb\u003eupper left arm\u003c\/b\u003e of the service coat or field jacket to identify the soldier's unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eEmbroidered Design \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis patch features a \u003cb\u003ewhite trident\u003c\/b\u003e on a deep blue shield with a white embroidered border. The trident prongs originally represented Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. The blue field reflects the region's lakes, while the white border represents snow-capped mountains. Measures \u003cb\u003e6 cm by 5.5 cm\u003c\/b\u003e with a fully embroidered front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSurplus Condition \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued as \u003cb\u003esew-on insignia\u003c\/b\u003e, this original piece is ideal for period-correct WWII US Army uniforms, display frames, or historical research collections. As original military surplus, slight variations in shade and edge backing appear across individual patches, reflecting authentic mid-century manufacturing standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this genuine World War Two unit patch to your US military collection or living history display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56040778531201,"sku":"SKU3607B","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/927c8d6681e3abf6ff3c69338477b646.jpg?v=1785919532","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-97th-infantry-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}