US Army 173rd Airborne Brigade Novelty Patch Full Color 3" × 2" Sew‑On, Embroidered

Full‑color U.S. Army 173rd Airborne Brigade shoulder sleeve insignia featuring the brigade’s iconic red sword and white wing on a blue field. Officially recognized as the SSI for the “Sky Soldiers,” this design originated during World War II and became widely associated with the brigade’s distinguished service in the Vietnam War. Intended for wear on the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) or Class A greens, typically on the upper left shoulder. Measures approximately 3" × 2" and is a sew‑on collectible patch suitable for display or collection.
Sourced from an Army Navy Surplus Store.
Sold as a novelty collectible patch, not intended for regulation uniform wear.

- Unit: 173rd Airborne Brigade (“Sky Soldiers”)
- Branch: United States Army
- Type: Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI)
- Construction: Embroidered
- Style: Red sword and white wing on blue field
- Era Association: WWII origin, Vietnam War legacy
- Size: 3.0" × 2.0"
- Attachment: Sew‑On
- Classification: Novelty collectible patch