Beautiful Late 1942 CATF (14th AF) Shoulder Patch Theatre-Made Bullion on Velvet

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  • Beautiful Late 1942 CATF (14th AF) Shoulder Patch Theatre-Made Bullion on Velvet
  • Beautiful Late 1942 CATF (14th AF) Shoulder Patch Theatre-Made Bullion on Velvet
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a beautiful circa late 1942 shoulder patch on velvet for the United States Army Air Forces China Air Task Force (CATF). The patch is theatre-made and shows a golden winged tiger and a silver star done in bullion. The CATF replaced the 1st American Volunteer Group (aka "Flying Tigers") and was the precursor to the 14th Air Force.

VINTAGE:

Circa late 1942 (World War II).

SIZE:

Approximately 2-3/4" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Velvet embroidered in bullion and silk thread.

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-VCJJX12 LDEJX8/13 RET10/13

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The patch has some light wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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