The Patch:  This Auction is for 1 German Made 1st Infantry Division shoulder patch with a khaki twill back.  It is a woven pattern characteristic of German made patches.  This patch is in good condition.   It has a very nice twill backing.  This patch does not glow under the UV light and is guaranteed to be authentic.  

The History: The 1st Infantry Division was a regular Army division, and was stationed at Fort Devens, Massachusetts when the war started.  They embarked for the European Theater in August of 1942 and their first action came when they landed in North Africa as part of Operation Torch, on November 8, 1942.   They fought across North Africa and participated in battles at Maktar, Kasserine Pass, Gafsa, El Guettar, Beja and Mateur until Tunisia was secured.  The 1st was the first division to land on the beaches od Sicily and fought many battles over the mountains until Messina was secured.  Their next battle came on June 6, 1944 when the 1st Infantry spearheaded the attack on Omaha Beach. They were credited with overcoming all obstacles and destroying the German 352nd Infantry Division.  In July, the 1st led the drive that opened the Cotentin Peninuula to Brittany.  They next drove across France and helped capture the German City of Aachen on October 21, 1944.  They then attacked into the Huertgen Forest and reached the Roer River before receiving a period of rest.   This rest was cut short when the Big Red One was rushed into the Ardennes to stop the German attack in the Battle of the Bulge.  After the Bulge, the 1st went on the offensive, breached the Siegfried Line, reached the Roer River, crossed the Roer River, then crossed the Rhine River at Remagen.  The Division raced across Germany and Crossed the Harz Mountains into Czechoslovakia.  They were there when the war in Europe ended.

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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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