Activated in December 1917, the 7th Infantry Division, also known as the “Hourglass Division”, has a storied history of service. Seeing combat during both World Wars, the Division famously suffered heavy casualties in the Pacific Theatre, where it played a pivotal role in the Aleutian Islands Campaign, the liberation of Leyte and the in the brutal Battle of Okinawa. This patch, featuring a black hourglass set within a red circle, represents this tough division and the battles in which it fought.
Key Features
Original US Army surplus.
Measures approximately 6cm in diameter.
Circular patch with a red background and black embroidered border.
Features a central black hourglass symbol.
Description
The 7th Infantry Division’s combat record spans over a century of American military history. After limited action in World War I, the Division’s true test came during WW2, where it fought in some of the Pacific’s harshest and most strategically vital battles. From the frozen Aleutian Islands to the storm-lashed beaches of Leyte, the 7th earned a reputation for grit, sacrifice and determination. This legacy saw them through both World Wars and the Korean War, following which they were deactivated. Reactivated in the modern era, the 7th Infantry Division continues to serve with distinction to this very day.
This original surplus shoulder sleeve insignia – approximately 6cm in diameter – features the unmistakable black hourglass of the division, within a vivid red circle, all outlined in black embroidered stitching. Worn proudly by those who served, this patch marks the wearer as a member of one of the most battle-hardened in the US Army’s history.
Perfect for military enthusiasts, collectors or reenactors, this patch serves as a bold symbol and link to the legacy of the Hourglass Division. Add it to your collection today!
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