Early 1950s Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Shoulder Patch

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  • Early 1950s Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Shoulder Patch
  • Early 1950s Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Shoulder Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa early 1950s United States Military Air Transport Service (MATS) shoulder patch. MATS was a post-World War II (1948) conglomeration of the transport branches for the United States Air Force (ATC) and Navy (NATS). It was dissolved in 196The patch is a tilted blue globe with a winged bunch of three golden arrows at its center.

VINTAGE:

Circa early 1950s.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-7/8" in height and 2-15/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Twill embroidered in cotton/polyester thread, mesh backing.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCX93 L/SBDX8/12

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The patch shows only very light wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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