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This is a nice used example of a World War II jacket patch for the United States Marine Corps' Fighter Squadron VMF-45This squadron was on the USS Bunker Hill and served in Tokyo, as Iwo Jima support and at the Ryukus. The patch shows a bat-winged devil holding a pitchfork and riding an aircraft as he holds up his middle finger.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:4-7/8" diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Felt patch embroidered in multi-colored silk/cotton threads.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Marine Corps patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX09 LABJJX 3/10
CONDITION:6 (Fine): Patch has moderate wear and discoloration.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.