USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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WWII "Grasshopper" Patch — L-5 Stinson Light Observation Aircraft World War II Aviation Embroidered Patch
Low. Slow. Deadly accurate. The Grasshoppers were the most feared aircraft of WWII — not because of what they carried, but because of what came next.
The "Grasshopper" L-birds — including the Stinson L-5 Sentinel — were WWII light observation and liaison aircraft that served as the eyes of the artillery and the lifeline of the infantry. Flying low and slow over enemy positions, Grasshopper pilots spotted targets, directed devastating artillery fire, evacuated wounded, and provided commanders with real-time battlefield intelligence. Over 3,600 L-5s were built between 1942 and 1945, serving in every theater from Normandy to Okinawa. On D-Day plus one, an L-5 became the first Allied aircraft to land in France on Utah Beach.
• Embroidered WWII heritage aviation patch
• Dense stitching with merrowed border for collectible quality
• Hook & loop backing for flight jackets, tactical gear, and display boards
• Vibrant color-fast thread preserves historical detail
• Sized for standard Velcro panels
Perfect For:
WWII aviation enthusiasts, warbird collectors, artillery and observation aviation historians, L-bird pilots and restorers, and military heritage patch collectors. A tribute to the little airplanes that won the big war.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
