Ca. 1943 USAAF 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force "Air Apaches" Jacket Patch

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  • Ca. 1943 USAAF 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force "Air Apaches" Jacket Patch
  • Ca. 1943 USAAF 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force "Air Apaches" Jacket Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

Circa 1943 United States Army Air Forces 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force "Air Apaches" US-made jacket patch. The center shows the profile of an Apache Indian Chief with an embroidered feathered headdress and beneath reads: "AIR APACHES" in white lettering.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1943

SIZE:

Approximately: 4-1/2" x 5"

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Embroidered wool felt, silk/cotton/polyester thread, gauze backing

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay03/06/24 2@MBX16 LFJJX10/16

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear, the colors remain bright, overall excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

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

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