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The 3 Infantry Division 3A(A/b) is an authentic WWII era Shoulder Sleeve Insignia from United States. It features nylon, machine embroidered, merrowed edge construction. 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.
The 3rd Infantry Division was constituted on 12 November 1917 in the Regular Army and organized on 21 November 1917 at Camp Greene, North Carolina. The division participated in major campaigns during World War I, including the Aisne-Marne, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. During World War II, the 3rd Infantry Division was involved in significant operations such as the North African Campaign, the invasion of Sicily, the Italian Campaign, and the invasion of Southern France. The division also played a key role in the liberation of France and the advance into Germany. In the Korean War, the division participated in several major operations, including the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the advance to the Yalu River. The 3rd Infantry Division has continued to serve in various capacities, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in the 21st century. Sources: Wikipedia. (2023). 3rd Infantry Division (United States). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Infantry_Division_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. (n.d.). 3rd Infantry Division. Retrieved from https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/3id.htm