Ca. 1959 USAF 32nd Fighter-Interceptor Sq. Patch in Bullion & Silk

Rare and beautiful circa 1959 United States Air Force 32nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron patch in bullion and silk embroidery, probably made in Netherlands. The patch features intricate embroidery that depicts the squadron's emblem of a wolf caricature surrounded with a wreath embellished with bullion and topped with a royal crown. The base of the wreath bears a small bullion oval with details that read: "32" and the base of the patch shows a golden yellow banner lined in bullion and it reads: "FTR. INTCPT. SQDN. (USAF)". In 1959, the 32nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron received the signature "Royal" and with this the House of Orange - The Dutch Royal Family's crown and wreath were added to the emblem. The Royal signature was given to honor and recognize the vital contribution to the defense of The Netherlands the 32nd Fighter-Inceptor Squadron provided.

Circa 1959

Approximately 4-1/2" in diameter

Embroidered wool felt silk/cotton/polyester thread, gold bullion

To be sewn on.

None.

This is from a USAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX15 LEGEX9/15 SEGEX9/15

7- (Very Fine-): The patch shows minor to moderate wear and some soiling, mostly to areas of the blue fabric in center, the bullion is in moderate condition and embroidered details remain bright and intact.

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