Extremely Rare WWII 'Reverse Top' CBI Theater Shoulder Patch made in India

Extremely rare WWII 'Reverse Top' CBI Theater shoulder patch. This example is Indian-made and features a bullion embroidered five point star and Chinese sun, with the sun at the viewer's left and below red and white silk ribbon. This variant was reportedly worn by a Merrill's Marauder's member and came with a large motto Merrill's patch. See link below.

Circa WWII.

Approximately 3-1/2" x 2-5/16".

Bullion embroidered wool felt, silk ribbon, paperboard, linen backing.

None.

This is from a CBI collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGJX16 LBIEX6/16 hldLOCATE05/19

8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The patch shows minor to moderate wear, some light soiling, bullion has nice patina, overall excellent condition.

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