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American military insignia of world war two illustrates a collection of patches or shoulder sleeve insignia and other insignia and decorations of the united states armed forces used during the second world war. Six months later an aaf task force took part in the battle of midway, in which a great japanese fleet was defeated. Wwii us military shoulder patches war dog militaria. Army, it is important to distinguish world war iiera rank insignia from those used today, since some of them have changed. Original world war two cloth badge in nice condition. If youd like to see medals from other countries, please use the main menu above.
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