Scarce Mid-1950s USAF 42nd Fighter Squadron, 54th Fighter Group Air Defense Command Patch

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  • Scarce Mid-1950s USAF 42nd Fighter Squadron, 54th Fighter Group Air Defense Command Patch
  • Scarce Mid-1950s USAF 42nd Fighter Squadron, 54th Fighter Group Air Defense Command Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a scarce mid-1950s patch for the United States Air Force 42nd Fighter Squadron, 54th Fighter Group, Air Defense Command. The 54th Fighter Group flew F-86s out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania until inactivation in 195The patch is in gray twill and shows an armored knight clutching a red missile.

VINTAGE:

Circa mid-1950s.

SIZE:

Approximately 5" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Twill embroidered in cotton/silk threads, mesh backing.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army Air Forces squadron patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MFJX13 LDDEX9/13

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows only very light wear and has a small spot of minor discoloration.

GUARANTEE:

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

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