The 13 Corps 13A(A/b) is an authentic WWII era Shoulder Sleeve Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features white back - cotton construction with a twill tan / khaki, machine embroidered, cut edge design. Collectors often search for this type of item as a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, also known as Patch. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
Product Details
Item Type: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: White Back - Cotton
Manufacturer: No Hallmark
Construction: Twill Tan / Khaki, Machine Embroidered, Cut Edge
Unit History
The XIII Corps was constituted on 1 October 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 7 December 1942 at Providence, Rhode Island. During World War II, XIII Corps participated in several major campaigns in the European Theater, including Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The Corps played a significant role in the advance across France and into Germany, contributing to the final defeat of Nazi forces. After the end of hostilities in Europe, XIII Corps was inactivated on 25 September 1945 in Germany.
Sources:
Wikipedia. (n.d.). XIII Corps (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XIII_Corps_(United_States)
GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). XIII Corps. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/xiii-corps.htm