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ARTIFACT:
This is a super rare World War II 422nd Night Fighter Squadron, 9th Air Force.
The squadron was attached to the IX Tactical Air Command, 71st Fighter Wing, IX Air Defense Command, IX Tactical Air Command.
The patch is a bat wearing a flight helmet pushed back up on his head who invites the enemy to pick their poison: revolver or dagger.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 5-1/2" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Painted leather.
ATTACHMENT:
To be sewn onto Flight Clothing.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX10 LAAJJX12/10 SHEEX12/07/20
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine-Very Fine-): Patch shows areas of moderate wear with some small areas of the paint worn away; light to medium crackling; a spot of discoloration on reverse.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.