The 188th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 12 November 1942 at Camp Mackall, North Carolina. [1] On 25 February 1943, the 188th was activated under the command of Colonel Robert H. Soule. It was designated a glider regiment, and assigned to the 11th Airborne Division.

Original Infantry Airborne Jump Wing Oval On Felt: This is a very nice original Parachute Infantry Regiment jump wing oval background on felt. I'm not exactly sure what unit used this oval, maybe the 188th Glider Infantry Regiment. This style oval may have also been used by paratroopers who were unassigned to a certain unit.

2023年10月20日 · I have a 188th oval similar to this one that was taped inside a scrapbook/photo album from a Soldier on Occupation duty in Japan. I would say that yours is an occupation period oval. Just my thoughts..

2020年6月18日 · According to the book, "U.S. Army Patches, Flashes, and Ovals: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cloth Unit Insignia" (ISBN: 9780979161308), the author has this background trimming (oval) listed as the 188th Glider (redesignated Airborne) Infantry Regiment as well as the 511th Parachute (redesignated Airborne) Infantry Regiment Background Trimming.

2024年5月9日 · The 181st Infantry Regiment is a Massachusetts National Guard unit (or it was in the 1950s). The background oval he is wearing behind his jump wings appears to be that of the 188th Airborne Infantry…

U.S. 188th GIR (Glider Infantry Regiment) cloth Jump Wing Oval. Appears to be uniform removed. 1950s era. See Additional Information for shipping dimensions.

US ARMY 188TH PIR PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT AIRBORNE METAL (ALUMINUM) PARACHUTE OVAL 1950S UNUSED IN GOOD CONDITIONVISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR MORE PATCHES AND ITEMS EBAY STORE: VSB1146. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

2018年12月10日 · The ovals shown in Manayunkman's posts are simply gilt bullion ovals, which you will find being worn by soldiers in other units like the 188th PIR. Remember, General Swing wanted all of his combat troops to be both parachute and glider qualified, so he ordered the 187th and the 188th to flip airborne designations from parachute to glider.

188th Glider Infantry/188th Parachute Inf. OVAL Oval has machine woven dark blue and white edge with machine woven Parachutist badge in center on thin light grey cotton material. Used badge with light wear and age.

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