Late 1940's US Atomic Energy Commission Protective Force Shoulder Patch

Late 1940's United States Atomic Energy Commission Protection Force shoulder patch, established after WWII by Harry Truman's Congress, the force was established to foster and control the peacetime development of atomic science and technology. The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) developed a wide range of groundbreaking techniques to help further scientific research. AEC projects were designed to examine the effects of nuclear energy upon the environment. The patch reads: "Protective Force - USAEC" in light blue thread

Circa late 1940's

Approximately 3 ¾" x 4 ¾"

Embroidered twill, silk/cotton/polyester threads, muslin backing.

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This is from a federal agency collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCEL99 LBDEX12/14

8+ (Excellent): The patch shows only light wear

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