Description
This is a beautiful and large circa 1956-1957 jacket patch for the United States Air Force 608th AC&W (Aircraft Control and Warning) Squadron. The 608th was stationed at Paengyong-do Airfiel, in South Korea. The patch is Japanese-made, and it shows an eagle with a searchlight projecting from its eye.
VINTAGE:Circa 1956-1957.
SIZE:Patch: approximately 5-3/8" in diameter
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Patch: fully embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester, twill backing
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto Flight Clothing.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MFJX12 LAGEX3/16 SAGEX01/25/22
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows little wear and has some spots of minor discoloration on the reverse only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.