{"product_id":"us-43rd-infantry-division-patch","title":"US 43rd Infantry Division Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original US 43rd Infantry Division patch is a genuine military shoulder sleeve insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Division Insignia\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1925 as a National Guard unit from New England, the \u003cb\u003e43rd Infantry Division\u003c\/b\u003e served with distinction across the Pacific Theater during World War II. Nicknamed the Winged Victory Division, its soldiers wore this shoulder sleeve insignia through major island campaigns including New Guinea and Luzon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSymbolic Patch Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe emblem features a \u003cb\u003eblack grape leaf embroidered on a red quatrefoil\u003c\/b\u003e background. The four lobes represent the division's founding home states of Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Measuring approximately \u003cb\u003e6cm by 6cm\u003c\/b\u003e, the distinctive grape leaf references the historical Norse name Vinland for the New England region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCollector and Reenactor Utility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade with full thread stitching and a sturdy border, this cloth patch is designed for \u003cb\u003edirect sew-on attachment\u003c\/b\u003e. It is an ideal addition for military uniform collectors, historical reenactors restoring period tunics, or framing as part of a WWII insignia display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this original 43rd Infantry Division shoulder patch to your military collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56040797634945,"sku":"SKU3608B","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/d96d9e1bf7af10cd6141d017f2f642c9.jpg?v=1785919584","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/us-43rd-infantry-division-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}