WWII USAAF 14th Air Force Patch "Double Elbow, Thick Tail" Variant, Moderately Used

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United States Army Air Force 14th Air Force shoulder patch in the "e;double elbow, thick tail"e; 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: About 2-5/8" in height and 2-7/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully embroidered in silk/cotton threads.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWII United States Army Air Forces shoulder patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RBX90 LAEX9/10 SLACX4/14

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The patch shows some moderate wear.

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.