WWII U.S. Army Overseas Service Bars on Khaki – 1 Year Overseas Service

Original World War II U.S. Army Overseas Service Bars patch, featuring two gold embroidered diagonal bars on khaki wool backing. Each stripe represents six months of overseas service, totaling one year for this set. These bars were worn on the lower left sleeve of enlisted service uniforms and reflect the dedication and sacrifice of soldiers deployed abroad during WWII. This original example remains in excellent, unused condition, still affixed to uniform cloth—ideal for collectors or historical displays.

• Era: World War II (1940s)

• Type: Overseas Service Bars

• Quantity: 2 stripes (1 year overseas)

• Material: Gold bullion thread on khaki cloth

• Condition: Excellent, unissued

• Original uniform cloth backing