WW2 US Army 40th Infantry Division Patch

The WW2 US Army 40th Infantry Division Patch is a distinctive cloth insignia issued to soldiers of the 40th Infantry Division during the Second World War. The patch features a gold sun with 12 rays set against a blue circular background, symbolizing the division’s origins in California, the “Golden State.” The 40th Infantry Division was activated for federal service in 1941 and played a significant role in the Pacific Theater, including operations in New Britain, the Philippines, and the occupation of Korea. The embroidered patch was typically worn on the left shoulder of the standard Army uniform, serving as an identifying marker for division members. Measuring approximately 2.5 inches in diameter, the design remains notable for its simplicity and symbolism. These patches are of interest to collectors and historians due to their association with a division that contributed extensively to Allied efforts in the Pacific during World War II.