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The production of stick-on souvenir patches seems to have started in mainland
Europe during the early 20th-century, probably in Germany shortly after the First
World War when hiking became popular, and people began sewing patches of resort
towns onto their backpacks and jackets. In the U.S., the development of the National
parks system and the growing popularity of vacationing saw a similar development
of patch collecting. After the Second World War, American GIs occupying Germany
sent patches back to their loved ones, showing where they were stationed. Back
patches are a derivative of these early patches.
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The U.S. military patch, also referred to as the shoulder sleeve insignia, is a
relatively new component of the modern military uniform. The military patch
became common during World War II after originating during the first World
War, when Gen. John J. Pershing authorized its limited use. The patches for the
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard are a source of pride among
personnel and have become collector items for civilians. The insignia is an
embroidered patch that identifies the corps, division or brigade of the person
wearing it. It is generally placed on the upper shoulder, but also can be placed
on the helmet. It's either sewn onto the uniform or attached with Velcro.
Up until World War I, most U.S. military uniforms carried no patches. But
during the Civil War, many Union soldiers carried corps, division or brigade
identification on their forage caps. The only sleeve patches were rank stripes. No
soldiers wore any government-authorized patches during the military
campaigns against Indian nations, the 1898 Spanish-American War and the
1916 campaign against Pancho Villa. World War I The first patch was formally
introduced in May 1918 for the Army's 81st Division Wildcats. It was suggested
to Army officials as an informal acknowledgment of the division. The Inspector
General's Office approved the patch to promote esprit de corps. Pershing then
ordered all divisions wear a patch. It was later expanded to corps and brigades.
The Big Red 1 Army patch is the longest surviving patch and belongs to the 1st
Infantry Division, informally known as the Big Red One. The division was
issued a patch with a large "1" emblazoned on it on Oct. 31, 1918, and is perhaps
the most recognizable patch today. During the years between world wars, the use
of patches spread. By the outbreak of World War II, all corps, divisions and
brigades possessed insignia patches. Patches were unique to each division. The
armored divisions, for example, featured red, yellow and a triangle with a
symbol for armor in the center.
More subdued colored patches were worn during the Vietnam War. During the
Gulf Wars, patches were colored to match camouflage battlefield uniforms. The
design of the insignia patch is the responsibility of the Army Adjutant
General's Office's Institute of Heraldry. Research and design, which focuses on
the heraldry and symbolism of patches, was originally performed by the Army
Quartermaster Corps from 1924-62 before switching to the Adjutant General's
Office. Patches have evolved into a thriving cottage industry. Military veterans
and civilians trade and sell patches, although value on the market is relatively
low. World War II and Vietnam War-era patches command the most attention
from collectors.
By Rob Wagner, eHow Contributor
Read more: The History of Military Patches | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/about_5267430_history-military-patches.html#ixzz1AOG9Hr9s

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