Description
Rare circa 1950 Royal Air Force 45 squadron jacket patch. Fully embroidered jacket patch made in Japan while the unit was stationed at RAF Station Tengah in Singapore during the Malaysian Emergency. The patch depicts a blue Camel with a red mane and wings against a background of yellow and surrounding it reads: "45 SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE" in black lettering.
VINTAGE:Circa 1950
SIZE:Approximately 2-7/8" in diameter
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered, silk/cotton/polyester threads, backed with linen
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a RAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEZ16 LCDEX11/16
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The patch shows moderate wear and soiling, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.