Ext. Rare & Mint 1943 USAAF 9th Air Force "Large Shield" Variant Shoulder Patch UK-Made

ARTIFACT: This is an extremely rare and mint circa 1943 shoulder patch for the United States Army Air Forces 9th Air Force. The patch is British-made and is in the "large shield" variant design.

VINTAGE: Circa 1943.

SIZE: Approximately 3-1/4" in height and 2-7/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Wool felt embroidered in silk/cotton thread, cloth backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWII USAAF shoulder patch collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJX14 LBGEX5/14 SBEJX2/16

CONDITION: 9+ (Near Mint-): The patch is minty.

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.