WW2 US Army European Theater of Operations British Made Canvas Patch

This World War II United States Army European Theater of Operations (ETO) patch is a British-made example, reflecting the collaboration between Allied forces during the period. Constructed from durable canvas, this insignia was produced in the United Kingdom for American personnel stationed or operating in Europe. The patch features the distinctive shield-shaped design with a blue field, white border, and red sword representing the ETO command. British-manufactured variants are noted for their unique materials and stitching techniques, distinguishing them from their U.S.-made counterparts. Such patches were typically sewn onto uniforms, indicating assignment to the ETO command responsible for overseeing U.S. Army operations in the European Theater. Items like this are significant for understanding wartime logistics, international cooperation, and the identification methods used by military forces during the Second World War. This patch provides a representative example of insignia issued to U.S. personnel in Europe between 1942 and 1945.