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Our 2nd infantry division patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. This large, high quality fired ceramic mug makes a perfect gift to someone else or to yourself. Combined division was activated in order to improve the abilities of combined operations. Its current primary mission is the preemptive defense of south korea in the event of an. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. The 2nd infantry division s primary mission is the defense of south korea in the event of an invasion from north korea. Us army 2nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with a native. The 1st armored division, nicknamed old ironsides, is a combined arms division of the united states army. The 2nd infantry patch can be ordered by itself or it can be put on a hat, jacket, shirt or bag. The 2nd infantry division was returned to the united states in july of 1919. Its current primary mission is the preemptive defense of south korea in the event of an invasion from north korea. The 2nd infantry divisions primary mission is the defense of south korea in the event of an invasion from north korea.
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