{"product_id":"original-us-xxiv-corps-patch","title":"US XXIV Corps Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original US XXIV Corps patch from genuine military surplus stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePacific and Vietnam Service\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivated in Hawaii in 1944, the \u003cb\u003eXXIV Corps\u003c\/b\u003e led key Pacific assaults during the Leyte and Okinawa campaigns. Later reactivated in 1968 for the Vietnam War, this \u003cb\u003eshoulder sleeve insignia\u003c\/b\u003e was worn by soldiers overseeing operations in the northern provinces until 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInsignia Construction and Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patch features a \u003cb\u003eshield-shaped design\u003c\/b\u003e with a deep blue background and a white heart at its centre, inspired by Civil War heraldry. Measuring roughly \u003cb\u003e6cm by 7cm\u003c\/b\u003e, it is made from embroidered cotton thread with a \u003cb\u003ekhaki twill backing\u003c\/b\u003e and cut edges for uniform application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePractical Uses and Display\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cb\u003emilitary collectors\u003c\/b\u003e, tunic restoration, and display shadow boxes, this patch offers genuine historical utility. The compact \u003cb\u003e6cm x 7cm profile\u003c\/b\u003e makes it simple to stitch onto period clothing or mount alongside medal collections without taking up excess space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your uniform restoration or collection display with this original military surplus patch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56040762212737,"sku":"SKU3606B","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/b5fc9e0c44f16a275a64d82d77bc4e51.jpg?v=1785919455","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-xxiv-corps-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}