Original U.S. WWII Early Service Worn Infantry Troops North Africa / Italy Invasion American Flag Cotton Armband with Safety Pin
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition example of a very scarce Infantry Flag Armband. This type of armband was typically used by U.S. Infantryman for example in North Africa and Italy invasions. The armband was typically fixed to the uniform jacket arm with safety pins.
This is the first type of Arm flag, which was a 48 star American flag sewn onto a cloth armband. It was issued with two safety pins, however only one is still present. It measures approximately 16 ½” x 4 ½”, the standard length for these items.
Most of the examples we see are in unissued condition, usually folded into thirds, however this example definitely looks to have "been there"! It has some dirt and staining, and oxidation on the safety pin. This type of wear and patina simply cannot be duplicated!
Comes more than ready for display.
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