Description
This is a Chinese-made United States 373rd Bomb Squadron, 308th Bomb Group, 14th Air Force silk scarf from 194The scarf is in ivory silk with alternating red, white and blue fringe on both ends. At one end of the scarf is a marvelously embroidered dragon holding a missile against the background of a "cut-out" star. Beneath the dragon the words 373RD BOMB SQDN 308TH BOMB GP CHINA - 1943 are stitched.
VINTAGE:Circa 1943.
SIZE:Approximately 6-1/2" in width and 61" in length (including fringe).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silk embroidered in cotton/silk threads.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCJJX10 VIJJX11/10 HldIJJX10/15
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Scarf has some small spots of light discoloration and light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.