{"product_id":"original-us-army-armor-school-patch","title":"US Army Armor School Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original US Army Armor School shoulder patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Origin\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished on October 1, 1940, at \u003cb\u003eFort Knox, Kentucky\u003c\/b\u003e, the US Army Armor School was created to train tank crews and cavalry officers for combined arms operations. This \u003cb\u003eshoulder sleeve insignia\u003c\/b\u003e represents decades of armoured warfare training, serving as the official emblem for soldiers undergoing specialised armour instruction before the school relocated to Fort Moore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBranch Heraldry\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emblem features a distinct \u003cb\u003etriangular pyramid design\u003c\/b\u003e divided into gold, blue, and red segments, representing the Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery branches. Centred on the badge is a \u003cb\u003eblack tank track and cannon\u003c\/b\u003e crossed by a red lightning bolt, symbolising armour mobility, firepower, and rapid tactical speed across the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDisplay and Application\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 9.5cm by 10cm, this \u003cb\u003ecotton embroidered patch\u003c\/b\u003e features a durable black stitched border and a gold lower tab. The \u003cb\u003eunbacked reverse\u003c\/b\u003e allows direct sewing onto tunic sleeves, field jackets, or display boards, making it a functional addition for military collectors, uniform restorers, and historical displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd this original US Army Armor School patch to your collection or military uniform display today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56040801173889,"sku":"SKU3624B","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/ac7df8fc4f40c5961e3b4b79d88ed584.jpg?v=1785919605","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-army-armor-school-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}