This website provides information about the world war two actions of the american 9th infantry division. The original finding aid described this photograph as. Shoulder sleeve insignia ssi are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of us army uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a soldier is assigned. The 9th infantry division was the first army unit to be organized and trained for overseas deployment to a combat theater since ww ii. The others were the 32nd and the 41st in the pacific on new guinea, carlsons raiders on makin island, the 1st marine and the americal on the guadalcanal, and, alongside the 9th in north africa, were the 3rd infantry and the 2nd armored divisions. Us army infantry division patches, military gifts and. In 1941, the regiment was again assigned to the philippine division, continue reading. The 9th infantry division shoulder sleeve insignia, or unit patch, is colored red and blue and features a double quatrefoil, a heraldic mark indicative of the ninth.
The 9th infantry division old reliables1 was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. Our 9th infantry division subdued patch is a regulation embroidered military patch. It was activated in december 1917 in world war i, inactivated in august 2006. Later, the division was an important unit of the united states army in world war ii and the vietnam war. Army shoulder patches, officially known as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are worn on the upper left arm of the army combat uniform. Shoulder sleeve insignia became official for all units after the first world war. Legal notice international military antiques, inc observes all federal, state and local laws. Us army 2nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with a. Shoulder sleeve insignia are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of us army uniforms to identify the headquarters to which a soldier is assigned. Us army 9th infantry division patch infantry, army patches. History of the octofoil shoulder patch shoulder sleeve insignia became official for all units after the first world war. The patch history the second infantry division indianhead patch is one of the most recognized unit emblems in the u. The shoulder sleeve insignia is an octofoil resembling a heraldic design. Us army 86th infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with a black hawk with spread wings on a red field.
Wwi 1st infantry division shoulder patch the big red one. Our range covers the units that fought in the european theatre of operations and cover wwii us infantry divisions such as the big red one, the famous airborne units like the 101st screaming eagles, 82nd allamericans, and the us armor divisions like hell on wheels. Class a patches, known broadly as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are embroidered patches used by major formations of the united states army. It was re designated to the 9th infantry division on august 1st, 1942. Us army 9th armored division shoulder sleeve patch with tank. United states army 9th infantry division class a patch. The ssi of some army divisions have become known in popular culture. Original 9th infantry division od shoulder patch shoulder sleeve insignia wwii vietnam ft lewis dated 1989. The octofoil shoulder patch of the 9th infantry division dates from the 15th century when it was customary for each son in a family to have an individual mark of distinction.
The 9th infantry division old reliables is an inactive infantry division of the united states army. The 2nd infantry division went back on the attack on february 6, 1945. American ww2 insignia us divisional patches epic militaria. The 9th infantry division was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. The 9th infantry division was also known as the old reliables or notorious ninth. This is a nice patch from one of the most famous division in wwii, the big red one. It was created during world war i as the 9th division, but it was never deployed overseas. It was also activated as a peacetime readiness unit from 1947 to 1962 at fort dix, new jersey, and fort carson, colorado, and from 1972 to 1991 as an activeduty infantry division at fort lewis, washington. Personal comments page 1 9th infantry regiment 2nd infantry division us army korean war project almost three thousand units pages are available at the korean war project.
United states army 9th infantry division old reliables city of grove. Octofoil and unit crests the mobile riverine force. The 9th infantry division is an inactive infantry division of the united states army. The 7th infantry division was an infantry division of the united states army. Pre ww1 shoulder patches worn prior to the authorization of the ivy design.
The monogrammed red shield displays a black hawk with outstretched wings and talons. Wwii 9th infantry division shoulder patch old reliables. Shoulder sleeve insignia, 9th armored division, united states army, known as the phantom division, of the type used during world war ii. Dong tam, south vietnam a wounded division soldier, whose body was booby trapped by the communists is helped to safety after the traps were removed. When the 9th was activated at fort bragg, north carolina on august 1, 1940, the division had over two years to train before being sent to north africa in november 1942 as part of operation torch.
Us army new subdued patch 9th infantry division merrowed edge ebay. The division went through eight battles and was already a veteran division by the time. Wwii us army 89th infantry division cut edge patch corn row weave. From the 18th of november, 1923, the 9th division with war department approval adopted the octofoil as its patch.
Description a gold color metal and enamel device 1 18 inches 2. The octofoil went to the ninth son, symbolic of his being surrounded by eight brothers. Division insignia of the united states army wikipedia. Us army 9th armored division shoulder sleeve patch with. Old reliables updated 7510 the 9th infantry division of the u.
Shoulder patches the 31st infantry regiment association. On this page i will display 9th infantry division related items shared by veterans, their family members and from my personal collection. Active, 19181919 19401947 19471962 19661969 19721991. The 9th infantry division old reliables was created as the ninth division during world war i, but never deployed. Siberia 19181920 the first shoulder patch worn the by the 31st. Also called shoulder sleeve insignia, this item is backed by hookandloop fasteners and is sold individually. Full color versions of these patches are worn on the now retired service green uniform, replaced by wear of combat service identification badges. The warrior division has approximately 17,000 soldiers who wear the indianhead shoulder patch, prepared to finish the korean war, which was technically never. Released to public combined military service digital photographic files dated. Army 9th infantry division old reliables old reliables the 9th was unique as far as nicknames are concerned because old reliables was derived from words of praise for continuous dedication to duty and successful campaigns against the. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. These patches were worn on the left shoulder and each division had its own patch.
Find 9th infantry division, military gifts and more at. Active, 19181919 19401947 19471962 19661969 1972 1991. It was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. It belonged to the american expeditionary force, siberia. The third division was organized in 1917 at camp greene, north carolina and arrived in france in 1918. United states army infantry division class a patch criteria. Us army 9th infantry division patch sparks military.
Details about us army 9th infantry division subdued merrowed edge patch. The 9th infantry division old reliables was created as the ninth division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. Us army veteran 9th infantry division fashion classic mens polo shirt short sleeve golf shirts. The shoulder sleeve insignia is an octofoil resembling a heraldic design given to the ninth son of a family.
Artifacts from the past 9th infantry division in wwii. Wwii 9th infantry division shoulder patch old reliables ebay. Acu patches, known broadly as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are embroidered patches used by major formations of the united states army. In later years, it would become an important unit of the u. Many of these items were donated to me by the family members of 9th infantry division veterans or the veterans themselves, some were purchased. The origin of the patch goes back to the earliest day of the divisions history. In 1931, the 31st infantry was reassigned to the philippine department right. Psychedelic cookie used during the vietnam war in reference to its shoulder patch. Division insignia of the united states army wikimedia commons. Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges. Infantry division patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus page 5. The 9th infantry division old reliables was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed overseas. From the 18th of november, 1923, the 9th division with war department approval adopted the octofoil as. Vtg 2 patches one cutedge one merrowed us army 9th division patch military c83q.
The octofoil shoulder patch 9th infantry division in wwii. The 9th infantry division old reliables is an inactive infantry division of the united states. Enjoy these 9th infantry division related artifacts from the past. Thus the insignia became a single streak of lightning across a red field. Army is unique among the armed services in that all soldiers are required to wear the. The 2nd infantry divisions primary mission is the defense of south korea in the event of an invasion from north korea. Us army 9th infantry division patch infantry, army. Army is unique among the armed services in that all soldiers are required to wear the patch of their headquarters as part of their. Please find below our range of us divisional patches as worn by american troops. The 3rd infantry division patch was worn from 24 october 1918 to present. Distinctive insignia 9th infantry division in wwii. Dong tam, south vietnam a wounded division soldier, whose body was booby trapped by the communists is helped to. Object shoulder sleeve insignia of the 86th infantry division, united states army, known as the blackhawk division.
The three white stripes of the insignia are symbolical of the three major operations in which the division participated during world war i. It was also activated as a peacetime readiness unit from 1947 to 1962 at fort dix, new jersey, and fort carson, colorado, and. The patch design was used by all armored divisions, with the division number, in this case 9, at the apex of the triangle. As depicted in the film, which infantry division of the us. Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the united states of america. The three white stripes of the insignia are symbolical of the three major operations in. United states army 9th infantry division acu patch. Us army infantry division patches, military gifts and more. The battles of the 78th division were likened by the french to a bolt of lightning, leaving the field blood red. Find us army infantry division patches, military gifts and more at. Us army military insignia,us army patches,shoulder sleeve. The 3rd brigade, 29th infantry division, was originally organized on 22 november 1909 in the maryland national guard at baltimore as company a, hospital corps. The division reached the rhine river on march 9th and crossed it on march 21, 1945.
Od green 9th infantry division ssi shoulder sleeve insignia unsewn in mint condition from an original quartermasters box of 200 dated july 1989 9th infantry division united states the 9th infantry division old reliables was created as the 9th division during world war i, but never deployed. This represents the son as a circle in the middle with. Under the rules of heraldry there are eight foils or positions. Throughout this battle of the bulge, the 2nd infantry division held fast, preventing the enemy from seizing key roads leading to the cities of liege and antwerp. Shoulder patch for sale military collectibles for sale. Lightning division the lightning shoulder patch originated in world war i. Featuring a selection variety of shoulder patch available for sale. Argent, the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 4th division, vert. Each formation has a unique formation patch, and the u. Army is unique among the armed services in that all soldiers are required to.