Description
This is a rare early Korean War United States Air Force 19th Bomb Squadron Japanese-made jacket patch. This squadron operated out of Kadena, Okinawa from 9 July to 30 October 1950. The patch is small in a light shade of purple and shows a woodchuck-like creature standing upon a cloud with a red missile.
VINTAGE:Circa early Korean War.
SIZE:Approximately 3" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered with multi-colored cotton/silk/polyester threads.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEX11 LDIEX5/11 SDCEX6/15
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows virtually no wear but has a small area of pinkish discoloration on the front.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.