Stunning Six Patch CBI US 11th BS, 51st FG, 14th AF Silk Scarf Circa 1942-1944

This is a stunning six patch silk scarf for the United States 11th Bomb Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, 14th Air Force from the CBI theatre. The scarf is in ivory silk with a subtle all-over bamboo pattern and is finished in a red, white and blue fringe. At one end of the scarf is a great blue and purple 14th Air Force "flying tiger" patch dated 1944 and a "Sky Dragon" patch with the name CHAS. W. HENLEY embroidered beneath. The other end has four patches dated 1942-1943: a Chinese sun, an 11th Bomb Squadron patch featuring the Monopoly man, a winged star and a CBI crest patch.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 13-13/16" in width 55-1/2" in length (including fringe).

Silk with patches fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads and cotton/silk fringe.

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBGJX08 L/TRAGJJX12/10

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The scarf is in very nice condition with some small spots of discoloration near the fringe on one end and near the Flying Tiger patch on other end.

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