Dutch Netherlands Army 1st Division Colver Sleeve Patch Insignia

The Dutch Netherlands Army 1st Division Clover Sleeve Patch Insignia represents the official sleeve badge worn by personnel of the 1st Division of the Royal Netherlands Army. This patch features the distinctive clover emblem, which serves as a symbol of the division’s unit identity within the Dutch armed forces. Traditionally produced in embroidered fabric, the patch is designed for attachment to the upper sleeve of the uniform. The color scheme and materials may vary depending on the period of issue, with earlier examples typically using subdued tones for field use and later versions possibly incorporating Velcro backing. The clover motif is associated with the division’s history and organizational heritage, distinguishing its members from other formations within the Netherlands Army. Such insignia are of particular interest to military historians, collectors, and those studying Dutch military organization and insignia. This patch is a representative example of Dutch military heraldry in the postwar and contemporary periods.