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Beautiful WW1 / 1920s 82nd Airborne Shoulder Patch reproduction, 100% handmade by one of our partners.
Dimensions : 65x70mm
HISTORY :
The “AA” arm patch, worn by all 82nd Airborne soldiers, stands for “All American,” the nickname given to the division when it was first formed at Camp Gordon, Georgia, in 1917.To pay tribute to their nickname, 82nd Soldiers began sewing the blue circle that was in the middle of their red square shoulder patch, with the double “AA” for “All American.” Additionally, when the patch was first authorized, full gold patches were used for officers. Eventually, the patch was standardized with the red, white and blue that you can see on today’s patches.
ATTENTION :
⚠️ This repro patch is not a factory mass-produced. It is 100% handmade by one of our partners, and therefore not 100% "perfect". Each piece is unique. No surprises, you buy the exact model presented in photo. We try to show as many details as possible on photos. If you have a specific question regarding one detail or element, do not hesitate to ask us before buying, we'll be glad to send you some more photos.
⚠️ We cannot guarantee that the color you see on photos accurately portrays the true color of the product. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show the products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual colour may vary slightly from your monitor.
⚠️ Patches visible on the last picture are not for sale. Only for reference.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE :
📦 Shipping : we always carefully pack our products, and provide a tracking number. Once your order is dispatched, we are no longer responsible for lost, held, damaged packages, or any kind of error from carrier.
🚫 No returns will be accepted.
ℹ️ You buy with full knowledge of all the elements mentioned above.
📃 Link to our full terms & conditions of sale : https://ww2gear.shop/pages/terms
François G.
ww2gear founder
I am François, founder and manager of ww2gear.
As far as I can remember, I have always been a WW2 history buff.
The ww2gear adventure started back in 2017 with the creation of the @ww2gear Instagram page. Since then, I have developed increasing interest for WW2 reenactment.
One thing led to another, and I quickly joined a U.S. Army reenactment group in Belgium : The BRO.
Simultaneously, I started creating repro gear for myself and a few friends, in line with the concrete needs of WW2 collectors and reenactors. It quickly became a serious business, which led to a full time job in 2020.
Since then, I have managed and shipped hundreds of orders all around the world, and collaborated with numerous reenactment groups and other militaria professionals.
Most products available on this webshop are handcrafted by myself or individual makers, which explains the limited assortment strategy.
I am a passionate person, working to enhance your passion.
Do not hesitate to contact me, and thanks for your trust! 😉