*ITEM: MILITARY SHOULDER PATCH Drill Sergeant's Instructor Badge, "This We'll Defend"

Note: There's hundreds of the present identical version of this patch being sold. This one I'm selling is one of the originals from the 1958 Vietnam era. Many small differences can be see if you look for them.

*MANUFACTURER: U.S. Military through various unknown manufacturers.

*COLOR: Green, School Bus Yellow and Black

*MEASURES: 2 5/8" X 2 3/8"

*CONDITION: Decent display condition. Some shuffle wear from over the years. Edges are freyed.

*USED: No. No stitch marks found and patch still has some stiffness.

*YEAR: These badges first started to appear in 1958 as tensions were building in Vietnam. They were and still are given to Drill Sergeants. There's hundreds of the present identical version of this patch being sold. This one I'm selling is one of the originals from the 1958 Vietnam era. Many small differences can be see if you look for them. A subdued version was made as well but this "School Bus Yellow" version was the first produced during the Vietnam war period. This patch came with patches that were verified to be in the Vietnam conflict. I acquired some period patches with the Vietnam patches.

*ABOUT THIS PATCH: The drill sergeant identification badge is worn by all qualified drill sergeants. Each element of the badge has a specific meaning. It consists of 13 stars representing the original colonies. The torch, burning brightly, in the center symbolizes liberty. The snake is derived from the original ”Don’t Tread On Me” serpent on the Gadsden flag a symbol of American independence during the 18th century. Together with the torch and breastplate, it indicated readiness to defend. The breastplate is a symbol of strength. The green background is a vestment worn under the breastplate. It's called a Jupon, which represents the new Army. The snake grasps, with his tail and teeth, a scroll inscribed “This We’ll Defend,” the motto of the United States Army. The inscription summarizes the meaning of all the symbols on the badge, depicting the determination, devotion, and constant readiness of the American soldier.

*A picture that can be magnified to full screen will be sent upon request.

*Buyer is responsible for any maintenance or repairs needed if any.

*This item will be sold "as-is" in used condition. No warranties or guarantees come with the purchase of this item.

*Buyer is responsible for making sure all is correct with the item and the item will suit the buyers needs and expectations before purchase. Buyer is responsible for making sure purchase of this item is not a mistake.

*Items sold are inspected and photographed at different angles before being boxed up and shipped to the buyer. Any attempts to return broken items in exchange for what's been shipped to the buyer, make the purchase and exchange parts that are needed then send unit back for a refund, extort partial refunds or get a refund due to a mistake made by the buyer in the purchase of the item will be reported immediately.

****SHIPPING DETAILS

The shipping weight will be 1 lb. A handling fee is charged to cover the time and any expenses associated with the packing and shipping of packages. Anything left is put towards the selling fee's.

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