Seven steps to hell 7th army patch

Can someone tell me what these patches mean or represent. Some may have size larger than others and may have a different shade than what is pictured, maybe lighter maybe darker. Specifications property value brand rothco material cotton, polyester material specs polyester with cotton thread upc label on product no gender age adult. The patch is in a triangle shape and includes a red triangle in the center of the patch. Patch and tabs came off a uniform that i recently purchased from a vet at, of all places, a sports card show. Seven step to hell was the unofficial motto of 7th army, pyramid of power was the official one. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Armed forces insignia 7th army 7 steps to hell patch. From the bit of research ive done, it seems that 7 steps to hell was the unofficial motto of the 7th. Seven steps to hell 7th army w germany tab posted in army and usaaf.

Another source say veterans wore them, in the immidiate post war period, it does not explain if these were worn on the bottom of 7th army patches that were worn as combat patches or with 7th army patches of vets that served in the 7th army and were returning home for discharge with them still wearing the 7th army patch on their left shoulder. The seventh army was a united states army created during world war ii that evolved into the united states army europe usareur during the 1950s and 1960s. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. United states seventh army patch the salute uniforms. Blue, yellow, red displays the united states 7th army insignia which was created during world war ii and was under command of general george patton. Sewon patch for the army pinks and greens uniform or class a dress greens embroidered shoulder sleeve insignia ssi unit patch. The uniform blouse is of the standard green fourbutton type with specialist 4 rank, engineer branch pin and maroononwhite bridge builders crest on each shoulder tab. The united states seventh army was activated at sea in july 1943 off the coast of sicily. On a blue right angle triangular background, the hypotenuse to base, a sevenstepped letter a, steps in yellow with the center in scarlet. First class economy shipping, shipped in an envelope with. The united states officially entered world war ii on 7 december 1941, after the japanese attack on pearl harbor.

K7 8th eighth army wwii ww2 patch us army military 7th us army infantry division veteran tshirt tee shirt free sticker fighter u. Jul 21, 20 7th army wwii 7 steps to hell sleeve insignia patch. Get the best deals on wwii 7th army patch when you shop the largest online. United states army 7th army seven steps to hell patch for. If you have questions about the rothco patch 7th army seven steps to hell or other patches and flags we sell, contact us to speak with a product expert who can recommend the best patches and flags for you. Catc history the 7th army training commands combined arms training center catc was originally established at vilseck, germany, in 1948 as the u. United states army europe, formerly the seventh army, is an army service component command ascc of the united states army and the land component of united states european command. However, the jacket itself is in fairly rough shape, with some tears and mothing.

I have the same patches on my class a uniform which i still have. United states army 7th army seven steps to hell patch. Rothco 7th army seven steps to hell patch 72108 armynavyusa. It has been inactivated and reactivated a number of times over the years, but spent 37 years merged with u. Full color embroidered patch for military veterans, motorcycle jackets, collecting or shadow boxes. Upon landing in sicily, it became the first field army to see combat in world war ii. Us army 7th army s even steps to hell color patch ironsew on embroidered patch. Us army seventh army 7 steps to hell unit patch deserttan veteran owned business. Army dress green jacket was part of a large lot of military items i picked up this weekend, and it has a nice 7th u. Both insignia grace an extremely nice, german tailored 1945 pattern ike jacket in my collection belonging to a ww2 7th army veteran who was stationed postwar in hammelberg, germany with the 85th field artillery batallion. The seventh united states army was activated at sea in july 1943 off the coast of sicily. The armys shoulder patch was approved on 23 june 1943. Dec 26, 20 us army wwii 7th army patch seven steps to hell triangle ebay stay safe and healthy. On the shoulder is a german made germany arc above an american made 7th army patch, below which is a german made seven steps to hell tab.

The 7th corps patch was worn from 19 november 1918 to 15 april 1992. This seventh army seven steps to hell patch sticker 3. S even steps to hell is an unofficial tab used in germany as a badge of honor under the 7th s pyramid of power patch. Many of our customers refer to our stickers as high quality transfers, we think of them as the best stickers available. Catc history the 7th army training commands combined arms training center catc was originally established at vilseck, germany, in 1948. I armored corps was redesignated on 10 july 1943 to provide headquarters for american forces in operation husky, the invasion of sicily. So far, i havent been able to trace down when that part of the patch was incorporated. This is one of the tab patch sets for the us army s 7th army command as shown in the picture and listed above this patch is shown front and rear but the auction is for 1 patch only, not both. Seventh united states army, cut edge patch, old german made. Shop for the perfect 7th army seven steps to hell gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. He often referred to the insignia as the 7 steps to hell. I was stationed at camp pieri near wiesbaden, germany from 1957 to 1959. The army s shoulder patch was approved on 23 june 1943. The colors suggest the three basic combat branches which make up a field army blue for infantry, red for artillery, and yellow for armor cavalry.

Though formerly stationed with usareur, im surprised to learn that seven steps to hell was the 7th army motto. Us army seventh 7th army seven steps to hell ssi tab patch. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Us army wwii 7th army patch seven steps to hell cut edge no glow. This is one of the tab patch sets for the us armys 7th army command as shown in the picture and listed above this patch is shown front and rear but the auction is for 1 patch only, not both. My long winded address for 27 months was 30th trans co v corps attached to 245th tc, 21st theater support command vii corps both under the 85th maint. In the pocket of the jacket was found a single corporal rank chevron, a german made 7th army patch, and another german made seven steps to hell tab. S even steps to hell is an unofficial tab used in germany as a badge of honor under the 7ths pyramid of power patch. Seventh united states army with support tab, cut edge. The colors suggest the three basic combat branches which make up a field army blue for. Im not sure, but the 7 steps to hell part was probably from the korean war. The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 28 april 1944. The seventh army was the first american formation of field army size to see combat in world war ii. Northern safari army 7th army steps to hell iron on patch approx 2.

Original seventh army patch with seperate theater made seven steps to hell and germany tabs you are bidding on an on really excellent, original 7th army set with theater made seven steps to hell and germany tabs. The 7th united states army or also abbreviated usareur is a large organization of the us army in whose responsibility europe and the former states of the soviet union. I was attached to the 7th army in 1998 while training at cmtc hohenfells, germany, 7 steps to hell seemed to be quite the accepted motto of the unit. The seven pointed star and the arabic number seven indicates the units designation. Rothco patch 7th army seven steps to hell is part of rothcos collection of military patches and insignia. Us army 7th army seven step to hell sew on patch army navy. May 02, 2020 7th army seven steps to hell patch, color. The upside down version goes better with 7 step to hell though. The vii corps was organized in august of 1918 in the regular army at remiremont, france. Seventh army 7 steps to hell iron on patch 4 x 2 12 pm0235. Original wwii occupation 7th army 7 steps to hell tab.

The germany script above the 7th army patch is also new to me. Buy the rothco patch 7th army seven steps to hell on sale for a great price at our online store. Post wwii occupied germany army 14th ordnance battalion. Veterans of the seventh army wore a tab reading seven steps to hell under the patch, but this tab was never officially authorized. Appliques free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Us army seventh 7th army seven steps to hell ssi tab. New condition there might be slight variation among patches. The triangular patch is for the seventh army seven steps to hell. Dec 21, 2016 this german made bullion 7th army patch is accompanied by this very rare german made bullion seven steps to hell patch. United states army 7th armytraining command class a patch. The insignia of the 7th us army symbolically shows the 7 steps to the hell as it is also called. I would like to respond to paul seibold inquiry about the seventh army seven steps to hell patch with the germany script above. The shoulder patch for the seventh army was approved on june 23rd, 1943.

My duty was operations clerk for the 4th chemical company, seventh army. Buy rothco patch 7th army seven steps to hell color. Seven steps to hell 7th army w germany tab army and. This is the class a patch for the 7th army training command 7atc, formed during world war ii. The 7th army patch was worn from 23 june 1943 to present. Besides inspiring the seventh armys official motto pyramid of power, the design also led to the armys informal epigram, seven steps to hell. I have seen reproductions for sale with the motto as part of the patch. On a blue right angle triangular background, the hypotenuse to base, a seven stepped letter a, steps in yellow with the center in scarlet.

The 7th army s headquarters is still located at stuffgartvaihingen, germany. My dad was attached to the 7th army while part of the 36th id. New united states army 7th army seven steps to hell patch 72108 made of polyester with cotton thread ironsew on military embroidered patch color. If interested in any other special operations airborne ranger special forces seal recon lrrp lrp lrs cct afsoc arsoc sts pj. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A lightning bolt would have been added by a military intelligence unit. Specifications property value brand rothco material cotton, polyester material specs polyester with cotton thread upc label on product no gender age adult weather all weather product origin usa.

Shop 7th army seven steps to hell tshirt created by carlj56. Wwii 7th army seven steps to hell exhibiting a wonderful construction that sets it apart from most. The shoulder patch for the seventh army was approved on 23 june 1943. Us army 7th army seven steps to hell color patch army universe. The letter a for army is formed by seven steps indicating the numerical designation of the unit. The colors blue, yellow and red allude to the three basic arms, armor, artillery and infantry. Us army 7th army seven step to hell sew on patch army. Jul 21, 20 7th army wwii 7 steps to hell sleeve insignia patch stay safe and healthy.