Hi Phil
Quite a comprehensive explanation and I am sure this thread is benefitting other SSI collectors too.
I have revisited the 2nd Army patch (green edging,heavy plastic) and I can confirm there is no trace of khaki edging. I cannot understand, though, why red thread was employed. I stress that this red thread was applied prior to the laying on of the plastic adhesive.
Re your 101st. I don't really think I am qualified enough to give an opinion but for what it's worth.... It looks like a wartime produced (khaki uniform material), r.f.u., later-sized item (patch & tab together). I don't know if I am making sense here! Incidentally,if my memory serves me well, my only 101st SSI came to me as my first US patch (with separate tab) and I believe it is r.f.u. although it is in pristine condition and hasn't been sized (see scan)
In an earlier post you mentioned 'pigtail'. Does the pigtail give a time-frame? Should it be left hanging to be visible when displaying patches?
GTB
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