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The Persian Gulf Command 44A(A/b) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as Patch. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
Persian Gulf Command 1940–1947 (World War II) The Persian Gulf Command was established by the United States Army in 1942 to oversee the logistics and transportation of military supplies to the Soviet Union through Iran during World War II. Initially formed as the Iran-Iraq Service Command, it was soon redesignated as the Persian Gulf Service Command and later as the Persian Gulf Command. Headquartered in Tehran, the command managed the critical supply route known as the "Persian Corridor," which became a vital lifeline for Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union. The command was responsible for improving port facilities, constructing roads and railways, and coordinating the movement of vast quantities of war materiel. At its peak, the Persian Gulf Command operated ports at Khorramshahr and Bandar Shahpur, managed the Trans-Iranian Railway, and employed thousands of American and local personnel. The command played a crucial role in sustaining the Soviet war effort against Nazi Germany. Following the end of World War II, the command was inactivated in 1945 as the need for large-scale supply operations diminished. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. Persian Gulf Command. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Gulf_Command GlobalSecurity.org. Persian Gulf Command. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/persian-gulf-command.htm