Description
Scarce, later war USAAF 5 language blood chit. MID-X Type 3 according to Bob Baldwin's "Last Hope: The Blood Chit Story" In very fine condition with light foxing and fading and creasing of the 5 digit serial number, there is a (3) in the lower right corner. This chit is #'d 17191 and depicts a US flag and five languages: "BURMESE", "CHINESE", "SGAW KAREN", "S. SHAN", and "W. SHAN", the chit is US-made and printed on rayon.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Approximately 10" x 10"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Printed rayon.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:#'d 17191 (3)
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWII blood chit collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX15 LBIEX3/15 SBIEX5/17
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The chit shows light foxing, fading, creasing, and a spot of soiling on reverse behind blue portion of American flag, does not detract from overall piece.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.