Winnebago County Illinois Vintage Patch Bundle

Vintage Winnebago County IL patch bundle with 911 Dispatch, Work Release, EMT, and Fire Dept patches. Bright embroidery with visible wear; see photos.

Details

∙ Vintage embroidered patch bundle of 4
∙ Era: likely 1970s-1980s; exact issue dates not confirmed
∙ Region: Winnebago County, Illinois

Includes:

1.  Fire Dept patch
2. Emergency Medical Technician patch
3. 911 Dispatch patch
4. Work Release patch
   

∙ Materials: embroidered thread on fabric backing
∙ Measurements: Fire Dept approx. 4 inches round; Work Release approx. 4 inches round; EMT approx. 2 inches round; 911 Dispatch approx. 4 x 3 inches
∙ Colors: bright red, white, royal blue, black, yellow, and green embroidery
∙ Texture: raised stitched borders with dense embroidered fronts and plain fabric backs
∙ Design notes: includes a Maltese cross style fire patch, medical star emblem, county 911 dispatch shield, and county work release patch

Suggested uses: patch collection, emergency services memorabilia display, local Illinois history collection, frame-up display, or study/reference lot for uniform patch collectors

Condition Grade: Good

Positives
∙ All four patches are present and display well from the front
∙ Embroidery remains bold and colorful overall
∙ Lettering and graphic elements are still easy to read
∙ Borders appear intact enough for display

Issues / Wear
∙ General age and handling wear visible across the lot
∙ Backing sides show adhesive residue, discoloration, and prior use
∙ Work Release patch has visible loose threads/fraying at the lower edge
∙ 911 Dispatch patch shows wear and discoloration on the reverse
∙ Fire Dept patch has some edge wear and light irregularity to shape from prior use/storage
∙ EMT patch shows minor wear and a used reverse
∙ Not sold as mint; best for collectors who are comfortable with honest vintage wear

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Collector’s Notes

This is a strong subject-linked lot for collectors of Illinois public safety memorabilia, obsolete uniform patches, or county emergency services material. The mix of fire, EMT, dispatch, and work release themes gives it broader appeal than a single-service grouping.

A solid vintage lot with good color and clear local interest.

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These four Winnebago County patches bring fire, EMT, dispatch, and work release themes together for a local history display. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.