Army Specialized Training Program White Back Patch on Twill WWII Vintage ASTP

Description

The Patch:
This Auction is for 1 WWII Vintage Army Specialized Training Program patch embroidered on twill with a white back.
This patch is in good condition.   It has a very nice white backing.  This patch does not glow under the UV light and is guaranteed to be authentic.
The History: The Army Specialized Training Program was instituted in September of 1942.  It's purpose was to prepare recruits for officer candidate schools and other military tasks.  The program came about after the draft age was lowered from 22 to 18.  It was created because the military feared public outcry if younger soldiers were sent to combat areas with only the minimum of training.Volunteers had to be above average intelligence and between the ages of 18 and 22.  A need for replacement troops ended the program in 1944 when many of the ASTP personnel were assigned to combat units.
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