Page 1 of 21 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. Tank destroyer brigades and groups quartermaster section. Patches, germany, original period items, ww ii 193945, militaria, collectibles. Tank destroyer battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. It is my hope that this site may bring together the families of these men to celebrate their accomplishments during wwii and in life. A history of the 814th tank destroyer battalion, 19421945 is the name of the excellent history of the 814th tank destroyer battalion, written and published in 1995 by 814th reconnaissance company veteran calvin c. Page 2 of 22 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. Army tank destroyer bde patch aprox 3 im very glad to have found you on the web. Page 1 of 22 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf.
Activity of the 823rd tank destroyer bn during the bulge. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445. The aggressive spin that attached to the title tank destroyer was based on the mobility, speed, and tactics these units possessed in theory. The patton 3rd army living historians rehearsed some close order drill before they arrived. The pin from my old unit air force combat control pinis awesome and ill be proud to wear it. History of the rosters 818th tank destroyer battalion. Company b and one platoon of company c, 818th tank destroyer battalion. Wwii uniform worn us army tank destroyer patch 8 wheel variation panther ww2 uniform worn, wwii, tank destroyer patch featuring ferocious panther and 8wheels designation. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. Please include the size desired and your shipping address. Tank destroyers vary widely from vehicle to vehicle, but they do share a number of things in common. Tank destroyer related articles history of tank destroyer forces oldsmobile tank eating tiger ad tank destroyer daily july 4, 1945 wwii buick hellcats ad veterans memories of world war ii 818th news latest 818th news 818th obituaries photos message board. Our military patches make an excellent addition to your collection or a great gift. The 818th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during world war ii. For example, by the end of january, 1945, the 47 th infantry regiment which fought in france and germany had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. The american tank destroyer emancipated in italy, the bastard stepchild who had to take every dirty job started to receive appreciation and some understanding. The first army paid a heavy price for its operations from 221 october. I know the 702nd tank destroyer bn was attached to the 2nd armored division for the duration of the war.
Normandy, northern france, rhineland, ardennesalsace, central europe. Records of the 701st and 805th tank destroyer battalions. After being assured by the owner of a small junk shop in alamosa, co several years ago that she didnt have any military things, i still asked if i could look around. The pin is in nice condition, but the pin catch has broken off the bottom. On this page you will find all the wwii distinctive unit insignia we have for sale at this time. The 827th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. Original ww 2 us army tank destroyer 827th anti tank battalion sleeve patch.
A strong counterattack could be expected against the entire length of it. Company b, 735th tank battalion, waiting for a bridge to be built before joining the fight, did no firing. Neither of these two formations was rated as having a high combat value. Crew of a us army repair unit working on a shell damaged tank destroyer at an ordnance depot near anzio italy 1944. Activity of the 823rd tank destroyer bn during the bulge document n. Vintage original wwii ww2 us army tank destroyer ssi patch eight. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. The attachments of tank destroyers in italy changed frequently, with as few as a platoon of vehicles being affected at one time. Combat tanks providing the basis for dedicated tank destroyers of the war are also included in this list. Vintage us army 1st armor division patch tank destroyer. The people section of this site includes biographies of td servicemen as well as a few other personnel that have some connection to the tank destroyer forces.
Wolverines of the 818th tank destroyer battalion france. Jacket, ike, 818th tank destroyer bn, id paratrooper. Thus a platoon of the 818th tank destroyer battalion ultimately blasted. The division insignia is a circular design consisting of a black 9 on a silver background and a silver 4 on a black background separated by a diagonal line, within an olive drab border. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. When an enemy pocket was discovered in some corner of the woods the selfpropelled tank destroyers went into action, spraying the enemy with high explosive.
Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 battle orders. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Despite flaws in its doctrine and weapons developed to counter the panzer threat, the army was well on its way toward developing its tank destroyer force and.
The 705th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. It deployed into normandy on 19 september, equipped with towed 3 anti tank guns. Questions or comments about the 818th website should be sent via the contact us form found on our homepage. Tank destroyer battalion patches flying tigers surplus. This web site is respectfully dedicated to the men of the tank destroyer battalion. Since aaa units usually wore the patches of larger units to which they were attached the 225th wore both the insignia of the 9th usaaf and the 1st army, for example, such patches are both rare and colorful examples of unit pride among antiaircraft artillerymen.
These prices are from actual sales, not asking prices. United states army forces in northern ireland order of battle 1. Original tank destroyer patch my uncle was a driver on a tank destroyer during wwii see more. Last update is 11172014 again these are sold prices not asking prices.
I see what you guys are talking about but i dont see a patch. This index lists the army units for which records are available at the. Thought i would show some variations of tank destroyer patches for my friend erwin. The dave kaufman aaa patch collection the following pages are devoted to antiaircraft artillery aaa patches of the second world war. It was originally formed from artillery elements of the 5th armored division, and its lineage is today perpetuated by the 75th cavalry regiment. It was activated in april 1942 as a segregated african american unit, deploying to europe at the end of 1944 and attached to 12th armored division. Patchs seventh army advanced nearly 400 miles up the rhone river valley. The plan was to have the veterans and the family visit the museum of the american gi. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of unit used by the united states army during world war ii. We hope you find it both informative and enjoyable. Patches, united states, original period items, ww ii 193945, militaria, collectibles. Tank destroyers are the most well armed directfire vehicles in the game, alongside indirectfire artillery.
Company c, 818th tank destroyer battalion, with two platoons in firing positions near dornot, did little firing except for ten rounds on 9 september at two enemy tanks near the eastbank town of corny. Tank destroyers with the rise of the tank came the rise of the dedicated tank destroyer, armored and wellarmed combat vehicles developed with a singleminded battlefield purpose. The current price is below what i paid and significantly below what i have into it. Tank destroyer patch m18 hellcat, american exceptionalism, tank destroyer. 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. This is a very nice original pin back 644th tank destroyer di. The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the national.
Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 2 army and usaaf. Robert bowles 538 roddy straight spring city, tn 37831. The 773rd tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the. Also in assembled reserve were companies b and c, 735th tank battalion. Book 8 infantry regiments 163rd regiment tank destroyer battalions box 14041567. Rather than providing the history of the tank destroyer forces as a narrative, i felt it would require a lot less reading, and be easier to find specific dates, if it was done in timeline form.
Roster of a company 818th tank destroyer battalion. Antiaircraft artillery patches of ww ii skylighters. The 5th infantry division was activated on 2 october 1939 under the command of brigadier general campbell hodges. The 808th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war the battalion was activated on 27 march 1942. Many tank destroyers lack a turret, and instead mount their guns in the vehicles hull. Product description this army tank destroyer 3 patch is made by the same company that supplies patches to the united states armed forces. It first saw combat in july 1944, when it deployed into the normandy beachhead in preparation for the breakout into france by lieutenant general george pattons third army. Mar 30, 2020 books and research materials specifically about the 814th tank destroyer battalion. Complete with all its original insignias and patches. Im trying to identify the owner of an ike jacket with a tank destroyer patch on the left shoulder. Reasonable offers will be entertained, but i am not going to give it away either. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 entries in the military factory. I still say it was used for reforger but i dont think these are patches. Get the best deal for tank destroyer patch from the largest online selection at.
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. Wwii uniform worn us army tank destroyer patch 8 wheel. It crossed the moselle for the third time north of. Thus a platoon of the 818th tank destroyer battalion ultimately blasted the lost battalion of the 915th regiment out of the woods near grosbous. The 818th tank destroyer battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the united states army active during the second world war. Tank destroyer forces insignia patch my grandpa had this patch on his. This site is dedicated to the men that served our country in tank destroyers.
Patch, tank destroyer battalion quartermaster inspector. The 818th tank destroyer bn reunion pattons third army. Tunisia, naplesfoggia, normandy, northern france, rhineland, ardennesalsace, central europe. Headquarters and headquarters company, 1st tank destroyer group activated 30 march 1942. These units were in half tracks and on the ground as well trained to take out the german tanks on the battlefield. This small lot was found mixed in with some arc buttons, pins and patches in a small wooden box. Tank destruction badge third reich army badges germany. Plus if it is the patch its pretty high up on the pocket.
The first towed tank destroyer unit in combat was the 805th, which arrived to italy in october, 1943. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Separate pages provide information on the two national groups that were formed by tank destroyer veterans, the tank destroyer association and the tank destroyer society. Our tank destroyer forces patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. It first saw action six days later, on the 25th, when it was attached to the 80th infantry division. This web site is respectfully dedicated to the men of the 818th tank destroyer battalion. It saw action during operation nordwind in january 1945, where elements of the battalion performed creditably. Books and research materials specifically about the 814th tank destroyer battalion. Often, however, the practical function of motorized td units was reconnaissance, a function inconsistent with twothirds of their seek, strike, destroy motto. Make offer vintage original wwii ww2 us army tank destroyer ssi patch eight wheel. It first saw combat in july 1944, when it deployed into the normandy beachhead in preparation for the breakout into france by third army.
The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with anti tank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. History and combat operations unit history and overview of combat actions in the eto. The outfit grew from 8 officers and 108 enlisted men from battery d of the 58th armored field artillery battalion. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445 battle orders zaloga, steven j. Original tank destroyer patch my uncle was a driver on a tank destroyer during wwii during training in the united states, soldiers serving in tank destroyer units were authorized to wear the tank destroyer forces shoulder sleeve insignia. Please use this message board to post information, events, obituaries, etc.