This is a very special UNITED STATES ARMY 82nd ABN AIRBORNE DIVISION DESERT DREB DD EMBROIDERED PATCH, 4.5" overall length. New, sealed in poly bag, looks good on any jacket.

82d AIRBORNE DIVISION - As the largest parachute force in the free world, the 82d Airborne Division is trained to deploy anywhere, at any time, to fight upon arrival and to win. From cook to computer operator, from infantryman or engineer, every soldier in the 82d is airborne qualified. Almost every piece of divisional combat equipment can be dropped by parachute onto the field of 2d AIRBORNE DIVISION - As the largest parachute force in the free world, the 82d Airborne Division is trained to deploy anywhere, at any time, to fight upon arrival and to win. From cook to computer operator, from infantryman or engineer, every soldier in the 82d is airborne qualified. Almost every piece of divisional combat equipment can be dropped by parachute onto the field of battle.
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Description: Upon a red square, on a side a blue disc, the letters "AA" in white. The inner elements of the vertical lines of each "A" and the outer elements arcs of elements of letters. Immediately above and touching the shoulder sleeve insignia a blue arc tab inscribed "AIRBORNE" in white letters. Symbolism: The double "A" refers to the nickname "All American Division" adopted by the organization in France during World War I.