Description
This is a circa Vietnam War era in-country-made USAF Douglas A-1E Skyraider patch and a "SANDY" arc. This set would have been by any USAF unit flying A-1Es in Vietnam: "Sandy" was their call sign. The arc is embroidered upon twill and the patch is embroidered upon cotton.
VINTAGE:Circa Vietnam War.
SIZE:Patch: approximately 2-3/4" by 2-1/16"; arc: 1" by 2-7/8".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Patch: cotton embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads, muslin backing; arc: twill embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Air Force jacket patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX13 LAGEX11/13 SAEJX9/14
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The patch and arc both have some areas of light to moderate wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.