WW2 US 15th Army SSI Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

The WW2 US 15th Army SSI (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) represents the United States 15th Army, a field army that served in the European Theater during World War II. The insignia typically features a blue oval background with a red-bordered white letter “A” superimposed by a gold numerical “15,” symbolizing the unit’s designation. Formed in August 1944, the 15th Army was responsible for occupation duties, river crossing training, and later post-war administration of Germany and the Low Countries. It played a significant role in processing prisoners of war and organizing redeployment operations. Soldiers wore this insignia on the left shoulder of their uniform to indicate their assignment to the 15th Army. The patch is constructed from period-appropriate materials, usually cotton embroidery on a twill base, and measures approximately 2.5 inches in height. The design and manufacture adhere to the standards set by the U.S. Army during the Second World War.