Patch, US Army European Theater of Operations Headquarters
€45.00
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Genuine WWII US shoulder sleeve insignia of the US Army Headquarters, European Theater of Operations.
Activated in 1942, the US Army Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, oversaw the operations of American forces in Europe during World War II. Based in London, it planned major campaigns such as the Normandy landing and the advance into Germany. It worked closely with Eisenhower's SHAEF and managed military and logistical efforts until the end of the war in 1945.
US shoulder sleeve insignia of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force and was worn by the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in north west Europe, from late 1943 until the end of World War II. U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the commander in SHAEF throughout its existence.
CS-156 canvas case for carrying the "handie-talkie", radio set SCR-536 / BC611. The Case, CS-156 is a component of the Homing Modification Kit MC-619, which is a "directional antenna attachment designed to be used with Radio Set SCR-536". A hand held loop antenna replaced the nondirectional telescopic rod antenna. Again, per the manual, "the case provides carrying space for the radio. The bags are fitted with suitable straps to permit slinging over the shoulder or under the arm. During homing operations the radio set may be carried in this bag. This allowed the hands to be free to manipulate the antenna.
Genuine WWII US shoulder sleeve insignia of the US Army Headquarters, European Theater of Operations.
Activated in 1942, the US Army Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, oversaw the operations of American forces in Europe during World War II. Based in London, it planned major campaigns such as the Normandy landing and the advance into Germany. It worked closely with Eisenhower's SHAEF and managed military and logistical efforts until the end of the war in 1945.
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