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This is a United States Army Air Forces 67th Fighter Squadron, 347th Fighter Group, 13th Air Force Aussie-made squadron patch. The squadron was based in Guadalacanal in 1942-1943 and flew P-39 and P-38 aircraft. The patch was designed by Disney and shows a rooster suited up for a boxing match in vibrant colors.
VINTAGE:Circa 1942-1943.
SIZE:About 5" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Cotton embroidery thread on wool felt, muslin backing.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto uniform or Flight Clothing.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJJR05 LIJJX05/07 SLIGEX07/08 SHEJX05/20
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Very minor wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.