Description
This is a great, large World War II United States 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force (The Bulldogs) jacket patch. This unit first flew P-47s and then switched to P-51s in time to perform duties of fighter cover for the D-Day Landing. This is truly an exceptional and huge patch in brilliant orange, yellow and blue. The design shows a mean bulldog at the base of the Statue of Liberty.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 6-1/8" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Felt embroidered in cotton/silk threads.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX10 LHEJX1/11 SGEJX2/11
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The patch is in wonderful condition with slight wear only along edge.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.