Anti Aircraft Command Patch

United States Army AA Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

The patch consists of a White embroidered disc with blue border and red letter text 'AA' in the center. This SSI was worn by the Anti-Aircraft Artillery units in the ETO, including all members of Antwerp X.

The shoulder patches worn during the WW2 period were manufactured on a small scale by the Army itself, but the bulk were ordered from various civilian embroidery firms. Most unit patches were machine embroidered in color threads on a tan cotton backing ("flat edge" or "cut edge" patches). Many are also made overseas. I have a fine collection of AA cloth insignia to show you.

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