Description
This is a rare, US Air Corps or United States Army Air Forces 13th Fighter Squadron, 53rd Fighter Group, 3rd Air Force jacket patch. The 13th was active under the 53rd Fighter Group from 1941-1944, and in Panama earlier. The large Chenille patch features the head of an angry bull at its center.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's - early World War II.
SIZE:About 5-1/2" in height x 5-1/2" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chenille embroidery on wool.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto Flight Clothing.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Air Corps & Army Air Forces Jacket Patch Collection, which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJJX06 LHEJX07/16 SGEJX07/24
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Very minor wear; slight mothing on the back.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.