Scarce WWII USAAF 10th Air Force 'Bordered Shield' Variant Patch

ARTIFACT: This is a scarce World War II United States Army Air Forces 10th Air Force patch in a "bordered shield" variant. The patch shows a winged shield bearing a 10 beneath a star.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 2-13/16" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWII USAAF shoulder patch collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX90 LBDX4/14 SBDX9/16

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch has only very light wear.

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.