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This is a large jacket patch for the United States Army Air Forces 317th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Group of the 15th Air Force. This squadron flew P-40s, P-47s, and P-51s. The patch shows a hornet or wasp covered in checkerboard.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:About 5" high and 5 ½" wide.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Embroidery thread on cotton.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto garment.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army Air Forcces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCEJX08 LGGEX
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-) This patch is generally in excellent condition but shows some wear and mothing around the edge and trailing on the body of the patch.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.