Ultra Rare, Fantastic CBI-Made WWII Bullion USAAF Tech Rep Observer Shoulder Patch

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  • Ultra Rare, Fantastic CBI-Made WWII Bullion USAAF Tech Rep Observer Shoulder Patch
  • Ultra Rare, Fantastic CBI-Made WWII Bullion USAAF Tech Rep Observer Shoulder Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a fantastic and ultra-rare World War II United States Army Air Forces Technical Representative Observer (think technical observer wing!) shoulder patch made in the China-Burma-India theatre. The patch is bordered and embroidered in bullion and silk threads and has a handsomely detailed winged star at its center.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-1/2" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Wool embroidered in bullion and silk threads, muslin backing, metal snaps.

ATTACHMENT:

Four snaps.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

We have other tech rep items available that were purchased along with this item, all of which came from the estate of a Pratt & Whitney tech rep who returned to New Hampshire after the war. This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX11 LGIEX7/11 SGJJX9/11

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The patch has some light tarnish to the bullion and some light to medium wear in a few spots along its edge.

GUARANTEE:

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

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