Wwii uniform worn us army tank destroyer patch 8 wheel. The following section provides individual pages for each unit and provides a short history along with everything we have on the unit, to this point. Ww2 german tank destroyers 19391945 military factory. Armed with a 76 mm cannon, the vehicle was the fastest tracked, armored fighting vehicle during world war ii. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with antitank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns.
In your opinion, what was the best tank destroyer of wwii. Good used condition, shows some minor wear, also has a nip at the bottom of the patch. This is a very nice original tank destroyer camp hood texas patch on twill. The tank destroyer was a world war ii united states tank destroyer which was based on the chassis of the sherman tank, it was fitted with the a us tank destroyer of baker coy td battalion, in action backing up infantry of the inf. Buy ww2 tank destroyer division panther patch distressed tee. Since world war ii, gunarmed tank destroyers have fallen out of favor as armies have favored multirole main battle tanks. Main battle tanks and anti tank guided missiles are the dominant tank destroyers and killers on todays battlefield. The 773rd tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. American wwii armoured patches bob sims militaria shop. This is a very hard version of the tank destroyer patch to find.
Wwii uniform worn us army tank destroyer patch 8 wheel variation panther. Company c of the original battalion consisted mainly of battery d, 5th field artillery, the only army unit with a continuous history from the revolutionary war. Captured enemy systems are also included in this listing as well as those base models converted into tank destroyer forms. Shop top fashion brands novelty at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Tank destroyer units world war ii missing in action. The m18 hellcat tank destroyer by emmy french even before nazi germanys declaration of war on america on 11 december 1941, the u. This first one is no doubt wwii construction, but the only thing we can figure out is that is is a prototype patch for the tank destroyer forces. These units were in half tracks and on the ground as well trained to take out the german tanks on the battlefield. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units early in wwii. Total of 4 wwii military uniform worn tank destroyer embroidered patches condition used, preworn as pictured us seller 264282261474.
This also gave the tank destroyer five more tons, adding up to 65 tons, making it one of the heaviest german tanks of wwii. Panzer divisions would concentrate more than a hundred tanks on a. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of unit used by the united states army during world war ii. A patch from the world war ii era america 773rd tank destroyer battalion depicting a black cat crushing tank tracks in its mouth. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed. It is our hope that this project may bring together the families of these men to celebrate their accomplishments during wwii. Today while working on my revised pictorial guide to anti tank and tank destroyer memorabilia, i noticed a similarity in one of the fake or reproduction patches and one that is being sold as a rare theater made wwii patch on ebay 231166402444. Original wwii tank destroyer patch embroidered on felt. Ww2 tank destroyer division panther patch gift popsockets grip and stand for phones and tablets. Machine sewn tank destroyer patch as well as a armored patch, ruptured duck, service stripes and rank.
After us entry into world war ii and the formation of the tank destroyer force, a suitable vehicle was. New listing original wwii us army tank destroyer patch. The days of thicker armour and bigger guns has come to end when it comes to tank. There are a total of 24 ww2 german tank destroyers 19391945 in the military factory. Ww2 us army uniform tank destroyer patch, armored patch.
The m10 tank destroyer was a world war ii united states tank destroyer which was based on the chassis of the m4 sherman tank, it was fitted with the 3inch 76. Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 15 army and usaaf. Possibly an embroidery company was told that this patch design would have a tank and a panthers head, and they jumped the gun and made it before the actual sketches came in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. World war 2 wwii tank destroyer patch usa military uniform. Genuine us army 819th tank destroyer battalion patch wwii. Maybe one of the most curiously successful failures in u.
Page 1 of 20 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This one is uniform removed in the past and in nice condition with some use but in nice shape and a nicer variation of the patch. Patch is full embroidered on felt disc applied to a satin cloth background.
Feb 15, 2016 vintage wwii ww2 us army tank destroyer division black panther shoulder patch stay safe and healthy. The m10 tank destroyer was an american tank destroyer of world war ii. The origin of the m18 dates to these first few weeks before the united states entry into world war ii, when, on 27 november, lieutenant colonel andrew d. Message me for addition photos or questions 293424075122. Combat tanks providing the basis for dedicated tank destroyers of the war are also included in this list. Tank destruction badge third reich army badges germany. Links are provided for any other web based information we are aware of. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 in the military factory. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Uniform worn, wwii, tank destroyer patch featuring ferocious panther and 8wheels designation. Get the best deal for tank destroyer patch from the largest online selection at. In order to answer this question, it is important to understand the role of the tank destroyer, and the tactics used by them. Army air force squadron logos were placed on letterheads or painted on aircraft, but most frequently they were made into patches worn on uniforms. We dedicate the site to the men that served in the u.
This is my first time and i hope the attached photos show up properly. Ww ii, paraglider airborne cap patch, officer, full embroidered, exc. It is my hope that this site may bring together the families of these men to celebrate their accomplishments during wwii and in life. Tank destroyer patch tank destroyer, wwii collectibles, patches. Ww2 tank destroyer shoulder patch 4 cog heavy snowy. The tank destroyer concept envisioned the battalions acting as independent units that would. Tank destroyer units were broken into three groups, brigades, groups and battalions.
There are 112 soldiers of the tank destroyer units world war ii still listed as missing in action. Its a nice original piece for collectors of german militaria. The tank busters the history of the 607th tank destroyer battalion in combat on the western front. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. German engineers proved adept in developing tank destroyers from obsolete combat vehicles, designing allnew types from proven chassis and running gear. Ww2 tank destroyer division panther patch distressed gear slim fit tshirt. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 entries in the military factory. Early war tank battalion patches were bare armored corps patches, with no unit markings at all.
New listingpk207 original ww2 us army tank destroyer forces patches set of 4 wa10. Army was coming to terms with the need to adapt its arsenal and operational doctrines to the evolving european battlefield. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. The m18 hellcat was a american tank destroyer of world war ii. When tested under a black light, it fort leavenworth tank destroyer military insignia pallette us army military history armed forces world war ii ww2. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online. M10 tank destroyer on a training maneuver in the united states, mar 1943 an us army soldier practicing throwing a grenade from a foxhole toward a m10 tank destroyer, camp carson, colorado, united states, 24 apr 1943 british troops taking shelter near a m10 wolverine tank destroyer, normandy, france.
Since future tank destroyer battalions would be numbered in the 600, 700 and 800 series, the 93rd, 94th, and 99th infantry anti tank battalions became the 893rd, 894th, 899th tank destroyer battalions. The tankdestroyer force was the armys response to the wild successes of german armor in poland and france in 1939 and 1940. Military signs, military art, disney go, air force patches, military insignia, joko. Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 3 army and usaaf. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. Original tank destroyer camp hood texas patch on twill. Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 2 army and usaaf. All patches currently being listed are from a recently.
The patch is in nice condition, but does have some residue on the back. First and foremost of course, is that they were intended to destroy tanks, and really not much else though they often we. This one is the patch used by the 819th tank destroyer battalion, though its uncertain whether it was actually worn by the unit late in world war ii. Ww2 tank destroyer division panther patch gift tshirt. This site is dedicated to the men that served our country in tank destroyers. The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the. The 93d infantry division antitank battalion was redesignated on 15 december, 1941, at fort benning, georgia. Wwii tank destroyer patch us army patches, wwii, tank. Thought i would show some variations of tank destroyer patches for my friend erwin. Td bn insignia patch tank destroyer units world war ii missing in action there are 112 soldiers of the tank destroyer units world war ii still listed as missing in action.