Fabulous & Rare 1944 French-Made USAAF 316 F.S., 324 F.G. Jacket Patch

Fabulous and RARE circa 1944 French-made United States Army Air Forces 316th Fighter Squadron, 324th Fighter Group Jacket Patch. During 1944, the squadron began flying Republic P-47D Thunderbolts while completing reconnaissance missions and later an invasion of southern France. The unit also provided air cover for ground troops on D-Day, participated in the German counter attack in Ardennes, and again provided air support for ground troops penetrating the Siegfried Line. The patch depicts a shapely female devil holding a pitchfork and standing in fire and reads: "HELLS BELLES", embroidered on gold satin with read, orange, and black silk thread and a black denim-like backing. This example has stunning colors and was removed from clothing, but shows very little signs of wear.

Circa 1944

Approximately 4 ¾" in diameter

Embroidered satin, silk thread, denim-like backing

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This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJJX15 LABGEX7/15 SABGEX12/15

8+ (Excellent): Patch shows minor wear, was removed from uniform, colors are bright and beautiful, overall excellent condition.

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