Ext Rare WWII USAAF 498th BS 345th BG 5th AF Leather Jacket Patch Possibly Aussie Made
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Ext Rare WWII USAAF 498th BS 345th BG 5th AF Leather Jacket Patch Possibly Aussie Made

Code: afsq20498bs
$1,275.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a United States Army Air Forces 498th Bomb Squadron, 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force jacket patch. The patch is the first design used by the squadron, and was possibly made in Australia early WWII period.

VINTAGE: Early WWII, 1942 or early 1943.

SIZE: about 5-1/2" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: To be sewn onto flight clothing.

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. MCJJX18 LABGEX01/19

CONDITION: 8+(excellent condition.)

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