1950s United States Air Force 48th Fighter Bomber Wing Patch

This is a well-used circa 1950s wing patch made for the United States Air Force's 48th Fighter Bomber Squadron. The patch shows the bust and arm of the Statue of Liberty encircled with a ring of stars and adorned with a banner reading STATUE DE LA LIBERTE.

Circa 1950s.

4-3/4" height and 3-3/4" width.

Cotton patch embroidered with red, blue and green cotton threads.

This is from a United States Air Force patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX09 LAAEX TRAAEX11/11

6 (Fine+): Patch is well-used with moderate fraying but has wonderful colors and design.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.