WWII USAAF 14th Air Force Patch 1-1/2 Elbow Variant Unworn

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  • WWII USAAF 14th Air Force Patch 1-1/2 Elbow Variant Unworn
  • WWII USAAF 14th Air Force Patch 1-1/2 Elbow Variant Unworn
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an unworn 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 The Flying Tigers ). The patch shows a winged tiger and a white star with a red center.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-9/16" in diameter.

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. VBX12 LBCX4/14 SBCX04/19/23

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The patch is unworn.

GUARANTEE:

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

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