Rare 1944 Chinese-Made USAAF 23rd Fighter Group Silk Flight Patch, 14th AF Leather Border
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Rare 1944 Chinese-Made USAAF 23rd Fighter Group Silk Flight Patch, 14th AF Leather Border

Code: z99afsq20023fg-CON


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1944 Chinese-made United States Army Air Forces 23rd Fighter Group, 14th Air Force flight patch in embroidered silk that is bordered and backed in leather. The 23rd were the successors to the legendary American Volunteer Group, the Flying Tigers. This patch is shield-shaped and features a great embroidered winged tiger against a bright blue background.

VINTAGE: Circa 1944 (World War II).

SIZE: Approximately 4-7/8" in height and 3-11/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Embroidered silk patch, leather bordered and backed.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a World War II USAAF 23rd Fighter Group flight patch collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-MDEJX14 LAEGEX3/14 SADEJX4/14

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows only some light wear and has a few small spots of minor discoloration upon the white thread.

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