Description
ARTIFACT:
This is a World War II United States Army Air Forces 1st Tow Target Squadron patch. The 1st Tow Target Squadron was based out of Otis Field in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The patch shows a busy insect (hornet?) towing its own rear section.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
About 4-1/2" wide by 4-1/2" high.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:
Embroidery on canvas.
ATTACHMENT:
To be sewn onto a garment.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army Air Forces Jacket Patch Collection, which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RBJJ06 LEGEX09/09 STRVEGEX01/26
CONDITION:
9+ (Mint-Excellent): Very minor wear.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.