85th Infantry Division
SKU
SKU1143
In stock
£4.95
85th Infantry Division
US Division Patches - 85th Infantry Division. Also known as the 'Custer Division', the 85th was the second of all draftee divisions to see combat in WW2.
The 85th ID was formed during WW1 and also saw combat during WW2.
During WW2, the Division arrived at Naples, Italy on the 27th March 1943. They fought across Italy, taking part in many battles to clear the areas of axis troops.
Through the campaign, the division suffered some 7,268 casualties, with 1,717 killed In action.
Following WW2, The 85th returned to the USA, before it became part of the US Army Reserve in 1947. In 1959, the Division's role was changed to 'Training', and this is the role it performed until it was inactivated in 2007.
This is a fantastic reproduction of the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia worn by the unit. It depicts embroidered 'CD' initials in red, on an Olive green background.
Product Questions
DELIVERY & RETURNS
Postage and Packaging costs are based on the weight of the item/s ordered and will be calculated during the checkout process. You will be informed of the full cost before you are asked for payment.
We endeavour to be as accurate as possible, with all items weighed at Epic HQ. For further information on shipping rates to your country, please see our prices for your location.
Postage when returning an item is at the customer's expense, however, postage for sending out a replacement or an exchange (if selected, UK only), will be covered by Epic Militaria.
Please note, we do not accept returns for customised items
You can read more about our delivery and returns policies here: https://www.epicmilitaria.com/delivery-returns
There have been no product questions asked yet.