{"product_id":"original-us-iii-corps-patch","title":"Original US III Corps Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original US III Corps patch is a genuine military surplus shoulder sleeve insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eUnit History and Symbolism\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst organized in France in May 1918, the US \u003cb\u003eIII Corps\u003c\/b\u003e served in World War I, World War II, and later conflicts. The badge features a \u003cb\u003eblue caltrop\u003c\/b\u003e with a \u003cb\u003ewhite centre triangle\u003c\/b\u003e. Based on the ancient anti-cavalry device, the three points mark the corps' numerical designation, while the blue and white background reflects official US Army corps flag colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cb\u003e7.5cm at the widest point\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e5.5cm at the highest\u003c\/b\u003e, this cloth badge is built to standard military dimensions. The front has full thread embroidery on a sturdy backing fabric, encircled by an \u003cb\u003eoverlocked black border\u003c\/b\u003e. This outer stitching locks the thread edges, preventing fraying when sewn onto service tunics, fatigue shirts, or collector display boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCollector and Reenactor Utility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis original surplus shoulder badge provides exact historical accuracy for \u003cb\u003eUS Army uniform restorations\u003c\/b\u003e and WWII or Cold War displays. Beyond military collections, its low-profile cotton construction makes it easy to sew onto field jackets, rucksacks, or caps for a subtle vintage military touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete your US Army uniform setup or collection board with this original III Corps patch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55997607936385,"sku":"SKU3622B","price":2.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/2192b5f3eca97358afa99f252ed9cf50.jpg?v=1785401757","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-iii-corps-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}