Japanese-Made Bullion WWII Occupation Period United States 8th Army Patch

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  • Japanese-Made Bullion WWII Occupation Period United States 8th Army Patch
  • Japanese-Made Bullion WWII Occupation Period United States 8th Army Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a Japanese-made United States 8th Army shoulder patch in red wool felt and silver bullion. The patch is octagonal with a white saltire cross at its center, and dates from early in the Occupation Period.

VINTAGE:

Circa early World War II Occupation Period.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-1/4" square.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Wool felt embroidered in bullion threads, muslin backing.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX13 LCHX5/13

CONDITION:

7 (Very Fine): The patch has light wear and a small moth-nipped areas along one edge.

GUARANTEE:

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

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