This is an original WWII American GHQ Reserve patch set with the original price tags still attached.  Both patches are in great condition.  One is a regular GHQ patch while the other has the more desirable O.D. border. This is a 100% period patch set with cut edge and are made of cotton not synthetic. They pass a black light and burn test. You can see from my photos of the back of the patches that they have a "Snow" effect which is indicative of a WWII era patch.  This offering is for two patches.  The original price tags are stll stapled on the patch with a pencil inscription on the paper tag designating 19 cents as the selling price.  When one considers that a PFC during WWII made around $40.00 per month (with no family), 19 cents for a patch is a lot of money for a G.I..  If you break it down, a single PFC was making around $1.33 a day.  To buy ONE patch in the PX would cost the G.I. almost 15 percent of his daily wage!!!  30% if it was for TWO patches!!!  This would be great framed and a wonderful conversation piece. Note: The photos represent an example of the patch set you will receive as I have several of these patches and they are all in the same condition so there is no need to photograph each patch.  Obviously, the price stickers will be located in different locations on the front of the patch.

The GHQ Reserve shoulder sleeve insignia was worn by members of the 506th and 501st PIR of the (101st Airborne) during Training. The 506th PIR wore this patch, during their basic training at Camp Toccoa, GA.  Additionally, the 501st PIR also wore this patch while at Toccoa and Ft. Benning, for jump training. This patch was replaced by the Airborne Command SSI in 1943. Also,The 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment at Ft Lewis, WA wore this patch in 1941- 43 until it was joined by the 86th Regiment and became the 10th Mountain Infantry Div. in 1943 at Camp Hale, CO.