Rare, Ca. 1945-48 Early Occupation Period, US Air Transport Command German-Made Shoulder Patch
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Rare circa 1945 – 1948, early Occupation Period United States Air Transport Command, German-made shoulder patch. The patch depicts an aircraft sailing past the globe and displays different colored bars in code around the border in red, white, and blue detail.
VINTAGE:Circa 1945-48
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/2" in diameter
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered, silk/polyester/cotton threads
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX16 LEEX10/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows minor to moderate wear and soiling, the colors remain bright, light adhesive residue on reverse, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.