US Army 65th Infantry Division Patch WWII 3‑1/8" × 2‑3/8" Sew‑On, Embroidered

Vintage World War II U.S. Army 65th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia, known as the “Battle‑Axe Division.” This embroidered patch features the distinctive white halberd on a blue shield, symbolizing strength and combat readiness. Activated in 1943 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, the division served in Europe during WWII.
This example is NOS (New Old Stock) with classic cut‑edge construction and no signs of prior sewing or uniform wear. Measures approximately 3‑1/8" × 2‑3/8" and is a sew‑on style patch.
Sourced from an Army Navy Surplus Store.
Sold as a novelty collectible patch, not intended for regulation uniform wear.

FEATURES
- Unit: 65th Infantry Division
- Branch: United States Army
- Era: World War II
- Type: Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI)
- Construction: Embroidered, cut‑edge
- Provenance: NOS (New Old Stock)
- Design: White halberd on blue shield
- Size: 3.125 in × 2.375 in
- Attachment: Sew‑On
- Source: Army Navy Surplus Store
- Classification: Novelty collectible patch