US Korea War Army 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team Patch

OriginalU.S. Army 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (Rakkasans) shoulder sleeve insignia, machine embroidered on light blue wool backing. The design incorporates aparachute, bayonet marked '187,' and red flame, symbolizing airborne assault and combat action.The187th Airborne RCTwas one of the most renowned U.S. airborne units of the post–World War II era, achieving particular distinction during theKorean War, where it carried outmultiple combat parachute drops behind enemy lines—among the largest airborne operations conducted after WWII.This patch dates to theearly 1950s Korean War periodand is a genuine uniform-removed example. Construction and materials are fully consistent with period manufacture.Condition isgood, showing honest wear and edge fraying from use. Embroidery remains strong with clear colors.Details:Original Korean War periodU.S. Army 187th Airborne RCT ('Rakkasans')Machine embroidered on woolLight blue airborne backgroundUniform removedGuaranteed originalAhighly desirable U.S. Airborne patchwith direct ties toKorean War combat operations, ideal for collectors of airborne, Korean War, or elite U.S. Army units.