Circa 1946 USAAF 58th Wing, 509th Bomb Group Bikini Tests Patch

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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a jacket patch for the United States Army Air Forces 58th Wing, 509th Bomb Group. The group conducted the "e;Operation Crossroads"e; atomic bomb tests at the Bikini Atoll. There is a mushroom cloud at the center of the patch.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1946.

SIZE:

About 4-3/4" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Cotton embroidery thread on cotton twill.

ATTACHMENT:

To be sewn onto garment.

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. LAEJR06 LFGEX SEGEX01/19

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows minor wear, mostly to edges.

GUARANTEE:

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

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