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Large WWII US 728th Bomb Squadron (BS), 452nd Bomb Group (BG), 8th AF Silk-Screened on Leather Patch
Code: afsq20728bs
$795.00
Product Description
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ARTIFACT: This is a large United States 728th Bomb Squadron, 452nd Bomb Group, 8th Air Force patch from World War II. The 728th was part of the Normandy offensive and flew B-17 aircraft. The lightweight patch has lovely, earthy colors and is silk-screened on leather. It shows a flying elephant about to drop a missile from his furled trunk.
VINTAGE: Circa early World War II.
SIZE: Approximately 5-9/16" in height and 6-1/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Silk-screened leather.
ATTACHMENT: N/A.
MARKINGS: N/A.
ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCGEX08 LGIEX3/11
CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows some light wear and minor creasing near the b0ttom right section.
