millitary insignias

[taz42o]

I have a box full of these patches ,ill start with these two.
Can anyone tell me the meaning.

 

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[nhbenz]

1st is Persian Gulf Command
2nd is 5th Armored Division

 

[taz42o]

That was quick ,thanks.
My grandma had 11 kids ,7 boys ,all except the one that died at birth were in the military.
These patches belonged to them.

 

[taz42o]

I also have 6th and a large 1st armored the 1st armored reads fort hood on it.
Would it be common for one person to belong to all of those, or would they be from different people?

Here are a few more.

 

[nhbenz]

The MTS was the Motor Transport Service, and I would guess that was from the same relative who had the Gulf Command patch. The wings and prop would seem Air Corp/Forces related, but I've never seen on like it... for the back of a bomber jacket?(based on size)

This explains the correlation between the MTS and Gulf Command: http://www.historynet.com/the-battle-before-the-battle.htm

 

[taz42o]

Thanks again ben.

 

[nhbenz]

I don't know much about the frequency of reassignments a battalion might go through, but I would think that yes one could have been part of one Armored Division and switched to another... particaullarly into the 6th toward the end of the war to beef it up for their plunge into Germany.

 

[nhbenz]

The one with the naval mine and lightning bolts is Navy, Mine Sweeper (its upside down)

I wish this listing had more info about the wings patch. I don't know if they were private purchase for jackets, or? http://www.ebay.com/itm/large-origi...atch-on-felt/152167552761?hash=item236de496f9