Iconic, Late '42 - Early '43 USAAF CATF China Air Task Force Large Leather Patch

Classic, iconic, late 1942 – early 1943 USAAF CATF China Air Task Force (became 14th Air Force) large leather jacket patch in multi-piece construction. The patch depicts a yellow winged, wonderfully painted tiger and a five point white star above it with a red circle center, against a background of blue. This example is in unused, superb condition. The CATF replaced the 1st American Volunteer Group (aka "e;Flying Tigers"e;) and was the precursor to the 14th Air Force.

Circa late '42 – early '43

Approximately 4-7/8" in diameter

Multi-piece leather, paint, cotton/polyester/silk thread

None.

This is from a USAAF CATF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-EDK-25-16 LACIEX8/16 SACIEX8/16

8+ (Excellent): The patch is in unused condition, shows minor wear, much of the painted details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

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