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24-10-17, 04:08 PM
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US 5th Army Sign wworn by British Troops
During the WW2 Italian campaign many British troops served under the command of the US 5th Army and wore their formation sign, a sample of which is shown.
I was wondering if the badge they wore was the American issue or was there a British or Italian-made version. Anyone any thoughts? Jon 
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24-10-17, 04:43 PM
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The one I was given by a veteran Gunner are the US issued type, he did mention that they were worn on his best BD.
Marc
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#3
24-10-17, 04:51 PM
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Jon, there are a number of manufacturing variations to this patch from the era. U.S. made fully embroidered, Italian hand made bullion, cloth, chain stitched and a woven variation also exists
My guess is that all were readily available in theater. With all that said I have never to my recollection seen a printed version similar to British made signs from the period. Are there any photos out that show British soldiers wearing the 5th Army patch? Interesting question. Jack
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#4
24-10-17, 05:30 PM
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Hi Irish,Jon
I replied to this thread on another forum, which shows a British soldier wearing a Fifth US Army SSI. To me it looks like a theatre made SSI. http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/unifor...-patch-673047/ Phill
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#5
25-10-17, 08:39 AM
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I won the photo mentioned on the war relics site so here it is. Looks like a US style badge. Thanks for the info about other styles.
Jon
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25-10-17, 01:01 PM
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5th US Army flash
this is the 5th US Army flash sewn to the BD of a RA captain of the LFA I have already posted: looks British made to me
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25-10-17, 01:06 PM
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and this is the 5th US Army flash sewn to the BD of a Lieutenant in an Italian Combat group, possibly a Liaison officer: American made
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#8
25-10-17, 06:18 PM
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Hi Jon, this is an Italian bullion version, best wishes Mike
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#9
25-10-17, 07:30 PM
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Another photo of British RAF Regiment nco's wearing the 5th US Army patch.
Jo http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ad.php?t=54661
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26-10-17, 11:54 AM
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This has developed into a really interesting thread - well done all contributors - some excellent images. Mike
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