WW2 British 2nd Army Formation Patch

The WW2 British 2nd Army Formation Patch is an original cloth insignia issued to personnel of the British 2nd Army during the Second World War. The 2nd Army was a significant field army within the British Army structure, participating in major military operations in Northwest Europe, including the Normandy landings and subsequent campaigns. The patch typically features a simple, easily recognizable design, consisting of a white cross on a red shield-shaped background. This insignia was worn on the upper arm of the battledress and served both as a means of unit identification and esprit de corps among troops. Authentic patches from this period are constructed using wartime materials and production techniques, such as wool felt or cotton with embroidered or printed designs. The WW2 British 2nd Army Formation Patch holds historical significance for its association with the major Allied operations and contributions of the British 2nd Army throughout the European theater of World War II.