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WWI US Army Corps of Engineers Patch -
The history of United States Army Corps of Engineers can be traced back to 16 June 1775,
when the Continental Congress organized an army with a chief engineer and two assistants.
it's function is to build things such as dams, buildings, roads, etc.
This is a US World War one patch. As issued to members of the Corps of Engineers. Of
wool construction. Bearing the image of a castle in the center.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWI US cloth insignia. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWI patch worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the patches
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military
antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
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This US patch is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this cloth insignia.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWI cloth insignia, you can do so by
going to our WWI US Patches
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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