WWII USAAF 14th Air Force Patch "1-1/2 Elbow" Variant, Moderately Worn

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  • WWII USAAF 14th Air Force Patch "1-1/2 Elbow" Variant, Moderately Worn
  • WWII USAAF 14th Air Force Patch "1-1/2 Elbow" Variant, Moderately Worn
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War II United States Army Air Forces 14th Air Force shoulder patch in the "one and a half elbow" variant. The 14th Air Force replaced the China Air Task Force, which itself had earlier replaced the 1st American Volunteer Group (aka "e;Flying Tigers"e;). The patch shows a winged tiger and a white star with a red center.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-1/2" in height x 2-7/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads.

ATTACHMENT:

To be sewn onto uniform.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a WWII USAAF shoulder patch collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAX90 LAGX4/14 SAGX05/25/25

CONDITION:

7 (Very Fine): The patch is moderately worn.

GUARANTEE:

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

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