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Vintage WW2 US 29th Infantry Division Patch Ribbon Bars Lot Omaha Beach PUC
Brand: Unbranded
Item: Vintage World War II U.S. Army 29th Infantry Division cloth shoulder patch with matching medal ribbon bars and bronze battle star devices grouping.
Color: Blue and gray patch with olive green border; multicolor red, blue, green, brown, and rainbow tone ribbon bars; bronze tone metal frames and stars.
Design details: Round yin yang style 29th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia; gold framed solid blue Presidential Unit Citation style ribbon bar; separate campaign and service ribbon bars, several fitted with bronze star devices; four loose bronze star devices for mounting.
Materials: Embroidered cloth patch; woven ribbon bars mounted to metal bar backs or cloth carriers; stamped metal stars and frames.
Markings: Insignia and ribbons represent service with the U.S. Army 29th Infantry Division in World War II, including a blue and gray division patch, a solid blue unit citation ribbon, a European Theater style campaign ribbon with bronze stars, and a World War II Victory Medal style ribbon.
Approximate use: Unit and service insignia set for a U.S. Army World War II combat infantryman, appropriate for militaria collections, historical displays, or research.
Additional notes: This grouping to a 29th Infantry Division infantryman who landed with the first assault wave on Omaha Beach on D Day, fought in multiple European campaigns, and returned home; listing includes the patch, mounted ribbon bars, and four loose bronze stars shown.
Condition: Group is pre-owned with visible age and uniform wear across all pieces. Patch has surface wear, light soiling on the reverse, and slightly worn edging, but embroidery remains intact. Ribbon bars show fabric wear, fraying and loose threads, some color fading, and a damaged end on one shorter bar, plus a mix of cloth-sewn carriers and metal bar backs with mild tarnish. Bronze star devices have patina and bending on some prongs; all pieces are sold together as a historical display set.
