Progression of designs for the 8240th AU Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Original 1952 dated Report of Operations HQ Guerrilla FEC/LD 8240th Army Unit cover sheet that depicts a drawing of the center portion of the UNPFK/UNPIK patch as well as a U PARTISANS N scroll. A very unique Korean hand embroidered quilted silk U PARTISANS N patch. This is the only example known as of this date.

Korean hand embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

Korean made United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

Korean hand embroidered, using raw silk floss United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

A well worn Korean hand embroidered,using raw silk floss United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Patch. This is the only example known as of this date with this distinct bell-shaped sides. Courtesy of Dennis Kim

A well worn, Japanese machine embroidered, uniform removed United Nations Partisan Forces Korea non swallow tail patch.

Uniform removed, Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia.

A well worn, Japanese machine embroidered, uniform removed United Nations Partisan Forces Korea patch.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia sewn on the left sleeve of CPL Bob Menton's Ike Jacket. Courtesy of Stephen Cheng Mao Shiao

CPL Bob Menton a communications specialist wearing a locally modified 1947 pattern HBT with pockets at both shoulder (cigarettes pocket at right and pen pocket at left). Courtesy of Stephen Cheng Mao Shiao

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to 2nd LT Warren Hale who was assigned to Leopard Base located on Paengnyong-do.

A uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Patch attributed to LTC Edwin Perry, Commanding Officer, 1st Partisan Infantry Regiment. Courtesy of Mike Perry

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Patch attributed to LTC Edwin Perry, Commanding Officer, 1st Partisan Infantry Regiment. Courtesy of Mike Perry

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Patch named to CPT Edward Morris. CPT Morris served with the 3rd partisan Infantry Regiment. Courtesy of CPT Edward Morris collection, USAHEC.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Patch named to CPT Donald Seibert. CPT Donald Seibert served with Task Force Leopard - 1st Partisan Infantry Regiment. Courtesy of CPT Donald Seibert collection, USAHEC.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Patch.

Uniform removed, Japanese machine embroidered, United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to CPL Raymond Panfil.

A well worn, uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to MSG Charles Lamb.

Front and back United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to CPL Raymond Panfil.

Uniform removed, Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Patch named to MSG Charles Lamb.

Uniform removed, Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

Uniform removed, Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to Bob Menton.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to MG Glen Muggelberg. Courtesy of MG Glen Muggelberg collection, USAHEC

A well worn, uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

A well worn, uniform removed, Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Patch.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to SFC Jack Miller.

Uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to SFC Jack Miller.

Uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to SFC Jack Miller.

This photo is for reference on what the back of an original wartime Japanese Machine embroidered patch looks like. Patch attributed to SFC Jack Miller.

Uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to SFC Jack Miller. Courtesy of Tracy Mesler

Uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to SFC Jack Miller. Courtesy of Tracy Mesler

Uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to SFC Jack Miller. Courtesy of Tracy Mesler

Uniform removed Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to PFC Burl McKinney.

Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia. Courtesy of Stephen Cheng Mao Shiao

Uniform removed Japanese machine made, United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to SGM George Yosich. Courtesy of Stephen Cheng Mao Shiao

Japanese machine made, United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia. This patch was found in the personal effects of SGT Floyd Murray who was killed in action while on a recon patrol in the 3rd ID on 4 April 1951. SGT Murray was awarded a posthumous Purple Heart and Silver Star for his actions that day. It remains a mystery on how he obtained the patch, but have to assume that he obtained it from somebody who was perhaps a 'Line Crosser' with whom he had contact.

United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Japanese machine embroidered Patch. This patch is believed to be an early design of the UNPFK patch, and is the only ones' found with the unfilled canopy.

United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Japanese machine embroidered Patch. This patch is believed to be a early design of the UNPFK patch, and is the only ones' found with the unfilled canopy.

United Nations Partisan Forces Korea Japanese machine embroidered Patch. This patch is believed to be an early design of the UNPFK patch, and is the only ones' found with the unfilled canopy.

Bullion United Nations Partisan Forces Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.

MSG Robert Dewey, a Combat Medic assigned to the 6th Partisan Infantry Regiment, taken in Seoul 1953. Notice the UNPFK patch on his shoulder.