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ARTIFACT:
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WWII United States Army Air Forces 391st Bomb Squadron (Heavy), 34th Bomb Group US-made jacket patch. Eventually in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) with the 8th Air Force, but this patch pre-dates that and resembles a tribal bird.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII.
SIZE:Approximately 5-1/8" in height x 4-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Embroidered wool felt, silk/cotton thread, gauze backing.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto Flight Clothing.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBX16 LEGEX10/16 SEGEX05/26/23
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear and soiling, small spot of red ink on reverse, the colors remain bright, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.