Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a 490th Bomb Squadron, 341st Bomb Group, 10th Air Force jacket patch and a salty chit from the same vet. The patch shows a skull atop a pilot wing.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Patch: about 4-3/4"e; in diameter; chit: about 11-7/8"e; wide by 7-5/8"e; high.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Multi-piece leather, cotton.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto clothing.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large squadron patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJBX08 LHEJX SFEJX10/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): Minor wear; leather is soft and supple; small tear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.