WW2 British 21st Army Group Patch

The WW2 British 21st Army Group Patch is an original cloth insignia representing the 21st Army Group, a major British and Canadian command formation during World War II. Established in 1943 under the leadership of General Bernard Montgomery, the 21st Army Group was instrumental in the Allied operations in Northwest Europe, including the Normandy landings and the subsequent advance into Germany. The patch features a blue cross on a red circular background, reflecting the group’s unique identification within the British military structure. Measuring approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter, this shoulder patch was typically sewn onto the uniform of personnel assigned to the formation. The 21st Army Group comprised a number of British, Canadian, and other Allied divisions, playing a vital role in the final phases of the European conflict from D-Day in 1944 until the German surrender in 1945. This patch serves as a significant artifact from the period, linked to a key Allied formation.