Description
Wildcat World War II Military Unit Insignia
(Disney, 1940s)) An early version of the wildcat unit insignia for the 503rd Parachute Infantry
Regiment. As part of their contribution to the war effort, Disney artists created around 1,200 insignias for the U.S. military. The logos were extremely popular with the troops, offering levity and a reminder of home during difficult situations in faraway theaters of combat. Disney eventually had to dedicate five artists to the task of keeping up with requests for custom designs. The embroidered unit insignia features a wildcat with a parachute on a blue felt background.
Size: 16 x 19
About Disneyana
Disneyana is a term for a wide variety of collectible toys, books, animation cels, theme-park souvenirs, ephemera and other items produced and/or licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Examples range from products featuring virtually every Disney character—such as Mickey Mouse, Tinker Bell and others—to vintage stock certificates and company checks bearing the signature of Walt Disney.
