The Nineteenth Corps third design shoulder patch
is the type that was actually worn by most Corps troops
during WW II and was adopted for use after the Headquarters
arrived in Europe.

On March 9th, 1949, the QMG amended the description of the
XIX Corps insignia "to change the wording of the description
to conform with the shoulder sleeve insignia manufactured
and worn by personnel of the XIX Corps overseas during WW II."
On this date the third design insignia became official.
During WW II, the third design patch was manufactured both
fully embroidered and embroidered on felt.