Beautiful CBI-Made USAAF 10th Air Force Bullion Shoulder Patch Removed from Uniform

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  • Beautiful CBI-Made USAAF 10th Air Force Bullion Shoulder Patch Removed from Uniform
  • Beautiful CBI-Made USAAF 10th Air Force Bullion Shoulder Patch Removed from Uniform
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa World War II shoulder patch for the United States 10th Air Force made in the China-Burma-India theatre. The patch is embroidered in gold and silver bullion and was removed from a uniform.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-3/4" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Wool felt embroidered in cotton/silk with bullion embroidery details, cotton backing.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-CA-25-VAJJX12 LAGEX10/12 RET10/13

CONDITION:

7- (Very Fine-): The patch shows some light to medium tarnish and wear (part of the bullion edge is present but unraveled), with minor staining on the reverse only.

GUARANTEE:

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

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