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XIV Corps White Back Patch WWII Vintage Bougainville Philippines Pacific

$ 2.64

Availability: 54 in stock
  • Material: Cotton
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Theme: Militaria

    Description

    The Patch:
    This Auction is for 1 WWII Vintage XIV Corps patch with a white back.
    This patch is in good condition.  It has a very nice white backing.  This patch does not glow under the UV light and is guaranteed to be authentic.
    The History: The XIV Corps was activated on December 19, 1942 and was sent to the Pacific Theater in January of 1943.  They took command of forces on
    Guadalcanal
    from Marine General Vandegrift.  The corps secured the island in February of 1943 and then made landings on Rendova and
    Vanguna
    Islands
    in the central Solomons.   they then continued north seizing Kolombangara and Vella Lavella.  They took over for the the Marines on
    Bougainville
    on December 15th, 1943.  On March 8th, 1944, the Japanese made a major attack against the 37th Division.  the attack was repulsed with over 9,000 Japanese dead.  The Japanese 6th Division was destroyed in this attack.  The corps left Bougainville and landed on
    Luzon
    on January 9, 1945.  Elements of the XIV Corps captured the prison camp at
    Cabanatuan
    .  Elements of the Corps continued pushing north and the 1st Cavalry Division eneterd
    Manila
    on February 3, 1945.  The corps finished the war on Luzon and was credited with killing over 41,000 Japanese on the
    Island
    .  It was deactivated on December 31, 1945.
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    Some of these patches have been used. If an item is listed as used it may be sewn on, have some dirt on it or have loose threads. I try not to post items with excessive wear because I want you to get good quality items. I try to post good photos of each item but they get shrunk down when they appear in the listing. If you have any questions about condition, please ask me. I can email you the original photo and can make larger scans if you give me enough time. Please ask. I will be happy to give you as much information as I can about an item so that you can make an informed decision about the item before bidding. Thank you for looking at my auction and I hope you will bid.
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