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This rare and incredible museum-grade WWII artifact is an original soldier’s uniform patch from the 34th Infantry Division.

The 34th Infantry Division, also known as the "Red Bull" Division, played a significant role during World War II. The division, which was composed mainly of National Guard units from Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota, saw action in North Africa, Italy, and Southern France.

The 34th Infantry Division was activated on February 10, 1941, at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. The division was initially made up of National Guard units from Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The division's emblem, a red bull on a yellow background, was designed by a member of the division's staff and was adopted in 1942.

The division's first combat experience came in North Africa in 1942 as part of Operation Torch. The division, along with other American and British forces, landed in Morocco and Algeria in November 1942. The 34th Infantry Division fought in a series of engagements against German and Italian forces in North Africa, including the Battle of Kasserine Pass. The division was eventually withdrawn from North Africa and sent to Italy to join the Allied forces fighting there.

In Italy, the 34th Infantry Division was part of the U.S. Fifth Army, which was commanded by General Mark W. Clark. The division took part in the invasion of Sicily in July 1943 and then landed on the Italian mainland in September of that year. The division fought in a number of battles in Italy, including the battles for Monte Cassino and Anzio. The division's performance in these battles was exemplary, and it earned a reputation as one of the best fighting units in the U.S. Army.

In August 1944, the 34th Infantry Division was part of the U.S. Seventh Army, which was commanded by General Alexander Patch, for the invasion of Southern France. The division landed on the French coast in mid-August and was involved in heavy fighting as it advanced through France. The division played a key role in the liberation of Marseille and Toulon and was instrumental in the Allied victory at the Battle of the Colmar Pocket.

The 34th Infantry Division's final campaign of the war was in Germany. The division crossed the Rhine River in March 1945 and continued to advance into Germany. The division was involved in the capture of Stuttgart and Nuremberg and was one of the first Allied units to reach Munich.