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ARTIFACT:
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This is a stunning circa 1946 shoulder patch for the United States Army 1st Allied Airborne. The German-made patch is embroidered in bullion upon wool felt. The number "1" and the swords are in silver bullion and the wings are in gold.
VINTAGE:Circa 1946 (post-World War II).
SIZE:Approximately 3-5/8" in height and 2-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool felt and cotton embroidered in bullion and cotton/silk thread, muslin backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a post-World War II United States Army shoulder patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJX14 LDIEX5/14 SDJJX9/14
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The patch has only very little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.