Unique WWII CBI-Made Bengal Air Depot Variant Patch in Multi-Piece Leather NOT AVAILABLE
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Unique WWII CBI-Made Bengal Air Depot Variant Patch in Multi-Piece Leather NOT AVAILABLE

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SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a unique and interesting variation of a jacket patch for the Bengal Air Depot. The patch was made in the made in the China-Burma-India theatre and is painted multi-piece leather, and the first one I've seen made in this fashion. Roughly circular, the patch shows a tiger's head at center. The name of the original owner (David L. Boisvert) is stamped on the front and is very hard to see.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 5-1/4" in height and 5-1/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Painted multi-piece leather.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: DAVID L. BOISVERT stamped on front (very hard to see).

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX11 LAAJJX6/11 SEJJX&TRVEJJX9/14

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The patch shows moderate wear and light creasing, with some areas of discoloration, mostly on reverse.

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