WWII Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Jacket Patch Originally Owned by US Vol. William Sexton Lewis

This is a World War II Royal Canadian Air Force jacket patch that originally belonged to American Volunteer William Lewis Sexton. Lewis flew as a pilot in the Royal Air Force and was also a volunteer from the United States who entered service with the RCAF. The patch is a decal on twill and reads PER ARDUA AD ASTRA: Through adversity to the stars.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 5-5/8" in height and 5-1/2" in width.

Decal on twill, cotton backing.

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This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEX96 LAFEX1/12

6 (Fine+): The patch shows some areas of moderate wear and discoloration.

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