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WWI US Army Corps of Engineers Patch -
The history of United States Army Corps of Engineers can be traced back to 16 June 1775, when the Continental Congress organized an army with a chief engineer and two assistants. it's function is to build things such as dams, buildings, roads, etc.

This is a US World War one patch. As issued to members of the Corps of Engineers. Of wool construction. Bearing the image of a castle in the center.




This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWI US cloth insignia. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWI patch worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the patches is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.

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  1. Identifying fakes and reproductions
  2. Construction materials
  3. Perspective view
  4. Purchasing WWI US patches



This US patch is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this cloth insignia. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.



If you have an interest is seeing other WWI cloth insignia, you can do so by going to our WWI US Patches identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.



PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

The value for the US WWI patches and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com . The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Value $18.00 $18.00 $20.00 $20.00 $25.00 $25.00
Availability Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
Invest Grade B B B B B B


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