Description
This is a circa early 1950s (Korean War era) United States Air Force 525th Fighter-Bomber Squadron jacket patch that once belonged to Staff Sergeant Rawlin P. Wieder. The 525th was part of the 86th Fighter-Bomber Group and flew F-84s as well as F-86B/C aircraft. The patch was embroidered in Germany in silk upon multi-piece felt and shows a black eagle-shaped plane sailing through the clouds. The patch comes with three small period photos and Wieder's honorable discharge.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1950s (Korean War).
SIZE:Approximately 4-7/8" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Multi-piece felt embroidered in silk; paper; photographs.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Korean War era USAF jacket patch collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX14 LDGEX8/14 SDEJX8/14
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The items have some overall light wear; some minor color transfer to patch.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.