Beautiful Late 1942 China Air Task Force (CATF) Shoulder Patch Silk on Silk Made in China
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Beautiful Late 1942 China Air Task Force (CATF) Shoulder Patch Silk on Silk Made in China

Code: z99afp90014c


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful late 1942 shoulder patch for the United States Army Air Forces China Air Task Force (CATF). The patch is Chinese-made in silk with silk embroidery, and is backed in linen. It shows a winged tiger beneath a red and white star. The CATF replaced the 1st American Volunteer Group (aka "Flying Tigers") and was the precursor to the 14th Air Force.

VINTAGE: Circa late 1942.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2" in height and 2-9/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Silk embroidered in silk thread, linen backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWII USAAF shoulder patch collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEJX14 LCEJX8/14 SCDJX8/14

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows some areas of light wear and has a small pin hole.

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