{"product_id":"original-us-9th-infantry-patch","title":"Original US 9th Infantry Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal US Army 9th Infantry Division shoulder patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUnit Heraldry and History\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis patch was worn by the \u003cb\u003e9th Infantry Division\u003c\/b\u003e, nicknamed the \"Old Reliables\". The design uses an eight-petaled \u003cb\u003eoctofoil symbol\u003c\/b\u003e, which comes from 15th-century heraldry where it represented the ninth son. The red top section symbolises the artillery, while the blue lower section represents the infantry, set around a white central circle on an olive background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eField Specifications and Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patch features full-colour thread stitching on a sturdy \u003cb\u003eolive drab cloth base\u003c\/b\u003e with a bound outer edge. Designed as an official \u003cb\u003eshoulder sleeve insignia (SSI)\u003c\/b\u003e, it was worn on the left shoulder of service and field dress uniforms. The reverse shows standard white bobbin thread backing from original embroidery production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDisplay and Reenactment Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original military item is suitable for completing \u003cb\u003eperiod uniform builds\u003c\/b\u003e or expanding a military insignia collection. The sew-on backing makes it easy to mount onto tunic sleeves, field shirts, jackets, or display boards. It offers genuine historic character for collectors and historical reenactors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this original US 9th Infantry patch to your military uniform build or insignia display collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55997617439105,"sku":"SKU3627B","price":2.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/abe10e39268882e501c09398bd700379.jpg?v=1785401802","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-9th-infantry-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}