Military Assistance Patches 8

Italian POW	Worn from: 1940's. The patch was worn on the jacket of Italian prisoners of war. Interestingly the same acknowledgement of nationality was not bestowed upon the prisoners of war of German or Japanese origin. This gave tacit approval for separating the Italians from the "real enemy" in the minds of Americans.
Italian POW Cap	Worn from: 1940's. The insignia was worn on the hat by Italian prisoners of war.
USA JCSE	Worn from: Unknown. The five jagged electronic flashes emanating from the orange (signal) center allude to worldwide communications.
Mil Equip Dia	Worn from: Unknown. The origin and significance of the design is unknown.
Pando Commando 10thMtnDiv	Worn from: 1942 - 1943. The design of the patch, a panda bear on skis carrying a rifle on its back with a glacier in the background, indicates the cold-weather warfare training undertaken by the Tenth Mountain Division at Fort Hale, New Hampshire.
Invasion Flag WWII	Worn from: 1940's - 1958. This flag was sewn on the left sleeve, with the blue field facing forward, of the overcoats of the armed forces invasion forces.
Official Photographer	Worn from: 1940's.
USA Shooting Team	Worn from: 1960's - 1970's.
USA DI	Worn from: Unknown - Current (Subdued color only). The design is taken from the flag of the United States Army along with the inscription. With the advent of subdued insignia in 1967, the colors were changed to Olive Drab and black. The central element of the design is a Roman cuirass, a symbol of strength and defense. The rattlesnake, and the motto "this we'll defend," signify the army's constant readiness to defend and preserve the United States. The torch represents the knowledge imparted by the instructor to his soldiers.
War Corresp	Worn from: 1940's
War Photographer	Worn from: 1940's.
USAREUR Pistol Team	Worn from: Unknown. The design incorporates the thirteen stars from the seal of the United States and the flaming sword from the United States Army, Euopre insignia.