WW2 Military Badges
During World War II, various countries used military badges and insignia to identify and distinguish the ranks, units, and accomplishments of their armed forces. Here are some notable military badges from different countries involved in World War II:
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United States:
- Army Air Forces Pilot Badge
- Parachutist Badge (Airborne)
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Navy Cross
- Silver Star Medal
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United Kingdom:
- Pilot Wings
- Commando Shoulder Patch
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Victoria Cross
- Military Medal
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Germany (Third Reich):
- Iron Cross
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- Luftwaffe Pilot Badge
- Panzer Assault Badge
- U-Boat Badge
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Soviet Union:
- Order of the Red Banner
- Order of the Patriotic War
- Hero of the Soviet Union
- Guards Badge
- Combat Medic Badge
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Japan:
- Order of the Golden Kite
- Order of the Rising Sun
- Pilot Badge (Wings)
- Naval Landing Force Badge
- Imperial Guard Badge
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Italy:
- War Merit Cross
- Military Order of Italy
- Alpini Insignia
- Italian Cross of Valor
- Italian Aviation Badge
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there were numerous other badges and insignia used by different countries during World War II. Additionally, the significance and design of these badges varied across countries and military branches.
