Arm patch for the 758th Tank Battalion owned by Lt. Vernon O. Nicolls

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An arm patch for the 758th Tank Battalion of the United States Army owned by Lt. Vernon O. Nicolls. The patch is in the shape of the 758th's distinctive unit insignia, the head of an African elephant with large white tusks. The elephant is embroidered in black thread and is outlined in white thread. The black and white embroidery threads are visible on the back of the patch. The edges of the back side of the patch have been covered with cotton canvas backing that has been stitched into place.

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