Japanese made bullion United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to MSG Charles Lamb. Notice how the bullion on the UNPIK letters, purple border and swords were painted, prior to being applied to the patch.
Japanese made bullion United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to MSG Charles Lamb. Notice how the bullion on the UNPIK letters, purple border and swords were painted, prior to being applied to the patch.
Korean made bullion United Nations Partisan Infantry shoulder sleeve insignia named to SFC William "Bill" Miller. This patch was made in Inchon or Seoul Korea. SFC Miller served with the 4th Airborne Ranger Infantry Company, 8240th AU - 1st Partisan Airborne Infantry Regiment and the 8097th AU during the Korean War.
Korean made bullion United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to 1LT John Neofes. Courtesy of Bob Chatt
Korean made bullion United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to 1LT John Neofes. Courtesy of Stephen Cheng Mao Shiao
LTC Glenn Muggelberg presenting a Good Conduct Medal to SFC Juras, 11 December 1953, Seoul Korea. LTC Glenn Muggelberg is wearing a bullion UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia on the left sleeve of his field jacket. Courtesy of LTC Glenn Muggelberg collection, USAHEC.
A well worn, uniform removed Korean made bullion United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
A well worn, uniform removed Japanese bullion United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to 1st LT William Shaw. 1st LT Shaw was assigned to the the 1st Partisan Airborne Infantry Regiment.
Japanese hand embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to 1LT Ben Malcom. 1 of 5 made in Japan while on R&R. Courtesy of COL Ben Malcom.
Japanese hand embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to 1LT Ben Malcom. 1 of 5 made in Japan while on R&R.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia named to CPT Edward Morris. Courtesy of CPT Edward Morris collection, USAHEC
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia.
Front and back of a Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea (UNPIK) non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia. The non swallow tail variations are seldom encountered and obviously scarcer then the standard Japanese made swallow tail Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered uniform removed United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia. Courtesy of Bill Keller
Japanese machine embroidered uniform removed United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea non swallow tail shoulder sleeve insignia.
Photo of Joe Johnson holding his non swallow tail UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia. This photo was taken back in 1991 by historian and WWII 101st Airborne Division author Mark Bando. Joe was a 1st Lieutenant and served as an advisor with the 2nd Partisan Infantry Regiment on Kanghwa-Do. Joe is the son of the legendary Colonel Howard R. "jumpy" Johnson, WWII Commanding Officer 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division.
Japanese machine embroidered, non swallow tail United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea patch and a original photo of a large wooden sign depicting a non swallow tail UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia which is adorning the wall of the enlisted mans barracks on Yongyu-do.
Christmas Yongyu-do 1954. Notice the large wooden sign on the mess hall wall depicting a non swallow tail UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia. Photo courtesy of CPL Ray Easter.
United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to CPL Raymond Panfil.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia attributed to MSG Charles Lamb.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia. Courtesy of Stephen Cheng Mao Shiao
A uniform removed, Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea patch attributed to PFC Allen Hedges. PFC Hedges was one of the original 99 10th Special Forces Group soldiers that were assigned to the 8240th AU. He was part of the 1st shipment, 27 February 1953, that consisted of 17 officers and 5 enlisted men and served as an Advisor to the 6th PIR.
A uniform removed, Japanese machine embroidered UNPIK patch.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered, uniform removed United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered, uniform removed United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia sewn to the left sleeve of a khaki shirt.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia. This is a variation, notice that the bottom of the suspension lines are filled in on this particular patch.
Japanese machine embroidered, uniform removed United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia. This is a variation, notice that the bottom of the suspension lines are filled in on this particular patch.
There are plenty of wartime photos showing the UNPFK and UNPIK patches in wear. However there is an only a handful of original uniforms in collections that bear a UNPFK or UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia sewn to the right sleeve of a jacket.
Japanese machine embroidered United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea shoulder sleeve insignia.
An unfinished variant example of a Japanese made UNPIK SSI. The patch is slightly smaller and narrower, the front cloud area is unfinished, and shows a white twill base cloth. The edge is a solid blue, the scroll is edged in black and there are no mountain peaks shown.
Hand painted United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea scarf attributed to MG Glen Muggelberg. Courtesy of MG Glen Muggelberg collection, USAHEC
United Nations Partisan Infantry Korea Christmas Card attributed to MG Glen Muggelberg. Courtesy of MG Glen Muggelberg collection, USAHEC
Original studio photograph of SFC George Yosich taken while on R&R in Japan. Notice that he is wearing a UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia on his left sleeve and Airborne Infantry Badge.
Original studio portrait, taken while on R&R in Japan of MSG Charlie Lamb and SFC George Yosich. Notice the UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia on both of there left sleeves and UNPIK Airborne Infantry badges.
Japan bound for some R&R - This photo was taken at the 8240th HQ in Seoul. Hinkle and Harrison, the two Paratroopers kneeling in the front row and some HQ Staff personal standing behind them. Notice the UNPIK SSI and Airborne Infantry badge being worn by some of the soldiers in this photo.
Unknown female Partisan and CPT David Brooks. Notice the UNPIK patch on Brooks left sleeve. CPT Brooks was assigned to the 3rd Partisan Infantry Regiment.
Original photo of an unidentified UNPIK Advisor with what appears to be a Russian Maxim Model 1910 Machine Gun. Notice the UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia on his left sleeve.
A great photo of two unidentified 8240th partisans. Notice the partisan on the left is wearing a Airborne Infantry Badge and the partisan on the right is wearing a UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia.
An original photograph of CPL Weston, notice the UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia on his left sleeve. CPL Weston was a communications specialist stationed at Yongyu-do.
There are plenty of wartime photos showing the UNPFK and UNPIK patches in wear. However there is a only a handful of original uniforms in collections that bear a UNPFK or UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia. This 8240th document was sent to me by Frank Waitzmann and solves the mystery as to why you don't encounter uniforms bearing a UNPFK or UNPIK shoulder sleeve insignia. The armistice signed on July 27, 1953, formally ended the war in Korea. Notice the date on this document, 23 October 1954.