Late WWII USN VBF-74 Squadron Patch "The Fighting Cavaliers"

Late WWII US Navy VBF-74 (Fighter-Bomber Squadron 74) Flight Jacket Patch. Patch depicts a swashbuckling Cat reminiscent of 'Puss in Boots' straddling a Corsair Fighter Aircraft. The Squadron's nickname was the Fighting Cavaliers.

Circa 1944-45.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

US embroidered on felt.

To be sewn onto flight apparel.

None.

This is from a large collection of Military Aviation Insignia, which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX09 LGEJM SEJJX7/09 (as post-war)

7 (Very Fine): Very minor wear, light soiling from usage: a great 'Been There' example of this patch.

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