761e tank battalion patches

B0604761 wwii us army armored tank battalion triangle. The soldiers of the 761st tank battalion fought for 183 consecutive days, in six countries, and with great success despite a fiftypercent casualty rate. Popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. Their entry into the european theatre was marked by one crucial success after another. Tank battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. The battalion trained at camp hood, texas, where they were rated superior by second army commander lt. Shoulder sleeve patch of the united states 761st tank battalion. Buy 761st tank battalion patch african american unit. Long before the superhero black panther made his debut on the silver.

The real patton presented that speech on october 28, 1944, in france to the soldiers of the 761st tank battalion, the first negro armored unit in the. The 761st were known as the black panthers after their units distinctive insignia. And, by the end of the war, the black panthers had fought their way. From the 1st tank company patch to the 899th tank destroy battalion we have a lot of tank patches and this category is growing. This majorityblack military unit was known by the nickname black panthers in reference to the the panther patches they wore on their uniforms. Abduljabbar, who authored the book brothers in arms. The black panther, insignia of the bomb group semper fidelis, american. For the best deals on army tank battalion patches shop one of the largest selections at. Done on ww2 style machines full machine embroidered with cut edge.

The original black panthers fought in the 761st tank battalion. The 761st tank battalion was an independent tank battalion of the united states army during world war ii. Shop top fashion brands military at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Basic armored triangle with tank battalion number added. This tshirt is printed in high resolution and in full color. In october of 1944, the 761st tank battalion became the first african american tank battalion to see combat in world war ii. Reproduction wwii us army tank battalion shoulder patch. Most of these were unauthorized and worn at the end of the war.

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