General George S. Patton Jr.
(November 11, 1885 to December 21, 1945)
| General Patton related item for sale: I just picked up this lot US First Armored Division patches, mint condition. First Armored was the first US armored division to enter combat in WWII. They participated in the 1942 invasion of North Africa or Operation Torch as it was code named. These have a edge cut and a khaki/light OD border. Definitely WWII vintage, perfect condition. |
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$10 each |
Fort Knox, Kentucky features the "General Patton Museum" primarily because Fort Knox was the Home of Armor and Cavalry. Times change, and so does the Army. Today, Fort Knox is an Adjutant General (Personnel) post and they train other entities such as National Guard and ROTC. The home of Combined Arms (Infantry and Armor) is now Fort Benning, GA. Apparently, the Patton family was outraged at the move and refused to let the family artifacts move to GA. I don't blame them. At any rate, the displays have become even better. Believe it or not, several vintage tanks have been found in Iraq junk yards and have been brought to the museum. Below is just a sampling of what is there. It is worth the effort to visit.
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Final resting place for General Patton. Luxembourg military cemetery, City of Luxembourg.
German Vehicles on Display at the Patton Museum:
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