This is a fantastic reproduction of the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia worn by the unit. It depicts two A's (which stand for 'All American') on a blue circle with a red background. Above is the word 'Airborne' embroidered in white on a blue background. They had the Nickname the "All Americans" ant their motto was "All the Way!." Type 2 badge has fabric between the two parts of the logo.
Key Features
Material – cotton embroidery
Meticulously detailed badge with blue and red piping
Measures 5.5cm x 8.5cm and sits on the shoulder
Bright colouring that will look good in any collection.
Description
The 82nd Airborne can trace its history back to World War 1 and has fought in many wars/conflicts since including WW2, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
During WW2 the 82nd AB was the first Airborne division formed within the US Army. In April 1943, the Division deployed to the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations (MTO) in preperation for the Allied invasion of Sicilly. The 82nd made two combat jumps on the island, making them the first in the US Army. The 82nd transferred back to the UK in November 1943 to prepare for the Invasion of Europe (Operation Neptune). The Division spent 33 days fighting in Normandy following their landings on D-Day. The commander of the 82nd, Major General Ridgway's post-battle report stated
"... 33 days of action without relief, without replacements. Every mission accomplished. No ground gained was ever relinquished."
The Division also took part Operation Market Garden as well as The Battle of the Bulge.
The 82nd Airborne's HQ is currently at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA.
This is a fantastic reproduction of the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia worn by the unit. It depicts two A's (which stand for 'All American') on a blue circle with a red background. Above is the word 'Airborne' embroidered in white on a blue background.
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The 82nd Airborne Division was constituted and organised in 1917. Since the original members came from the 48 states, the unit acquired the nickname ‘All American’ which is denoted by the AA on the division badge. During the Second World War, the division saw action in North Africa, Italy and France where they were dropped behind enemy lines on D-Day. The division also liberated Wöbbelin, a subcamp of the Neuengamme concentration camp which held some 5000 inmates. The All-American division had 6,993 battle casualties and 1,509 deaths during WW2.
The 82nd airborne division is still active to this day and is located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA.
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