11th Airborne Division
The 11th Airborne Division saw action in the Pacific Theater of operations during World War Two. The 11th Airborne division is mostly known for their fighting in the Philippines, the battle of Leyte and the fighting in Luzon. After the war the 11th Airborne Division served as an occupational force in Japan.

The insignia of the 11th Airborne Division is a shield shape with a winged 11 on a blue background. Usually there is a blue Airborne tab with white lettering above.

Nicknames: Arctic Angels, Angels
Campaigns: New Guinea, Southern Philippines, Luzon

13th Airborne Division

The 13th Airborne Division was supposed to see battle in the European Theater of Operations. However after training in the United States and being shipped to France the division never saw combat. It was chosen as one of the divisions for operation Varsity but was revoked because of a lack of planes.The division did however supply replacements to the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions.

The insignia of the 13th Airborne Division is a shield shape with a golden unicorn on a blue background. Usually there is a black Airborne tab with yellow lettering above.

Nickname: Golden Unicorns
Campaigns: -

17th Airborne Division

The 17th Airborne Division saw action in the European Theater of operations during World War Two. The 17th Airborne division is mostly known for their fighting in the Battle of The Bulge, as well as Operation Varsity.

The insignia of the 17th Airborne Division is a round shape with an eagles claw on a black background. Usually there is a black Airborne tab with yellow lettering above.

Nickname: Golden Talons
Motto: Thunder From Heaven
Campaigns: Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, Central Europe 

82nd Airborne Division

The 82nd Airborne Division saw action in the European Theater of operations during World War Two. On 9 July 1943, the first large-scale Allied airborne operation was carried out by the 82nd Airborne Division. The 82nd Airborne Division is mostly known for the invasion of Italy, their fighting during D-day in Normandy and their fighting in the Netherlands in operation Market Garden.

The insignia of the 82nd Airborne Division is a red squared shape with a round blue circle with white AA lettering in the middle. Usually there is a blue Airborne tab with white lettering above.

Nicknames: America's Guard of Honor, All American Division, 82nd Division, Eighty Deuce, The 82nd
Motto: All The Way!
Campaigns: Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe

101st Airborne Division

The 101st Airborne Division saw action in the European Theater of operations during World War Two. The 101st Airborne division is mostly known for their fighting in Normandy on D-day, Market Garden and the siege of Bastogne, as depicted in the famous Band Of Brothers series. After the liberation of Europe, the 101st was supposed to be deployed in the Pacific but the war ended before they could be deployed.

The insignia of the 101st Airborne Division is a shield shape with an eagle on a black background. Usually there is a black Airborne tab with yellow lettering above.

Nickname: Screaming Eagles
Motto: Rendezvous With Destiny
Campaigns: Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe

First Allied Airborne

The Insignia was worn by US commanding troops of the Allied Expeditionary Force and controlled all Allied airborne forces in Western Europe. The Allied Airborne was responsible for the commanding of troops during Market Garden, The Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity among others.

The insignia of the First Allied Airborne is a shield shape with a winged 1 with crossed swords on a light blue background. Usually there is a black Allied Airborne tab with yellow lettering above.

Airborne Command

The Airborne Command patches were worn by US Airborne units that had not been assigned to an Airborne Division yet. For example units as the 501st and 506th Parachute Infantry regiments wore this patch before being assigned to the 101st Airborne Division.

The insignia of the Airborne Command is a shield shape with an airplane and a parachute on a red background. Usually there is a black Airborne tab with yellow lettering above.

Airborne Troop Carrier

The mission of the Troop Carrier Commands was to provide air transport for Allied airborne divisions in the European Theater of operations. The units deployed us airborne troops in combat using planes as well as gliders.

The insignia of the Airborne Troop Carrier is a shield shape with an airplane with a parachute and wings on a blue background. Usually there is a black Airborne tab with yellow lettering above.

1st Airborne Troop Carrier Command

The mission of the 1st Troop Carrier Command was to provide air transport for Allied airborne divisions in the European Theater of operations. The units deployed us airborne troops in combat using planes as well as gliders.

The insignia of the 1st Airborne Troop Carrier Command is a round shape with an eagle carrying a paratrooper / soldier. Usually there is a  tab with yellow background and blue lettering stating Vincit Qui Primim Cerit (He conquers who gets there first) below.

Paratrooper/Glider Airborne Cap Patch

This insignia was worn from 1944 on and is the universal cap patch word by glider and airborne troops during World War Two. Patches for enlisted personnel were worn on the left side of the cap and officers wore the patch on the right side. In some cases Airborne troopers had sewn a silver Dollar under the patch to use as a slapper in bar fights or for good luck.

The insignia of the Airborne is a round shape with a glider airplane and a parachute on a blue background. Usually there is a red border around the patch.

Airborne Paratrooper Cap Patch

This insignia was worn from 1944 on and is the universal cap patch word by glider and airborne troops during World War Two. Patches for enlisted personnel were worn on the left side of the cap and officers wore the patch on the right side.

The insignia of the Airborne Paratroopers is a round shape with a parachute on a blue background for infantry, or a red background for artillery.

Airborne Glider Cap Patch

This insignia was worn from 1944 on and is the universal cap patch word by glider and airborne troops during World War Two. Patches for enlisted personnel were worn on the left side of the cap and officers wore the patch on the right side.

The insignia of the Airborne Gliders is a round shape with a glider Airplane on a blue background for infantry, or a red background for artillery.

United States Paratroops Pocket Patch

These insignia were worn on the left pocket of the Jump jacket or field jacket by US Paratroopers during World War Two. 

The insignia is a blue for infantry or red for artillery colored background with a white parachute in the middle. Around the parachute is the text United States Paratroops, with two white stars.