{"product_id":"original-us-9th-army-patch","title":"US 9th Army Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original US 9th Army patch is a genuine military surplus shoulder sleeve insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eEuropean Theatre Lineage\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivated in 1944, the Ninth Army commanded Allied forces across France and Germany during World War Two. The unit spearheaded the advance across the Elbe River before its initial deactivation in 1945. Later reactivated in 2012 to support United States Army Africa operations, this \u003cb\u003eoriginal military surplus patch\u003c\/b\u003e represents an impressive history of service in Western Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHeraldic Nonagon Symbolism\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe insignia features a distinctive \u003cb\u003enine-sided nonagon shape\u003c\/b\u003e that represents the numerical designation of the 9th Army. Traditional army red and white colours form the embroidered field and central symbol. A bold letter A sits inside the border, providing an immediate, high-visibility visual identifier for military collectors and historical uniform displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eEmbroidered Cotton Construction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cb\u003e6cm by 6cm\u003c\/b\u003e, the badge is built on a durable cotton canvas backing with tight thread stitching. It is designed for easy sewing onto uniform sleeves, jackets, or display boards. The compact design allows it to sit cleanly alongside other rank badges and divisional patches without crowding your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this genuine Ninth Army shoulder patch to your military insignia collection or WWII uniform build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56040748941697,"sku":"SKU3604B","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/2461496e84388e6b57dec9eb1345c50d.jpg?v=1785919397","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-9th-army-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}