{"product_id":"hawaiian-coastal-artillery-brigade-patch","title":"Hawaiian Coastal Artillery Brigade Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage U.S. Army shoulder sleeve insignia associated with Hawaiian coastal defense artillery units responsible for protecting the Hawaiian Islands during the pre-WWII and WWII period. The patch features a stylized yellow artillery projectile rising from a black volcanic ridge on a red background, symbolizing the powerful coastal artillery batteries positioned across the volcanic terrain of Hawaii.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed of layered felt with stitched detailing, this style of patch is typical of 1930s–1940s U.S. Army insignia produced before widespread use of modern embroidered patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese units formed part of the Harbor Defenses of Pearl Harbor and other Hawaiian fortifications, playing a crucial role in defending the Pacific approaches to the United States during the early years of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable collectible for WWII militaria collectors, Pacific theater historians, and patch collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBranch: U.S. Army Coast Artillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheater: Hawaiian Department \/ Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Pre-WWII to WWII (circa 1930s–1940s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Layered felt patch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with minor wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42779276836941,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/958227DF-D76D-44F0-BC8A-AB234E62740C.jpg?v=1773427704","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/hawaiian-coastal-artillery-brigade-patch","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}