WWII USAAF 19th Fighter Squadron, 318th Fighter Group, 7th Fighter Command, 7th AF Jacket Patch

Early WWII United States Army Air Forces 19th Fighter Squadron, 318th Fighter Group, 7th Fighter Command, 7th Air Force US-made jacket patch. Activated in 1942, the 318th participated in the Marshall Islands Campaign in 1943 and the Marianas Campaign in 194The center depicts a rooster in black, white, and red detail against a yellow background and the outer border is embellished with white embroidered stars.

Circa early WWII

Approximately 4-5/8" in diameter

Embroidered wool felt, silk/cotton/polyester thread, gauze backing

None.

This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBX16 LFJJX10/16

8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear and soiling, the colors remain bright, overall excellent condition.

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