Ca. 1943 USAAF 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force "Air Apaches" Jacket Patch
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Ca. 1943 USAAF 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force "Air Apaches" Jacket Patch

Code: afsq20345aap
$600.00


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ARTIFACT: Circa 1943 United States Army Air Forces 345th Bomb Group, 5th Air Force "Air Apaches" US-made jacket patch. The center shows the profile of an Apache Indian Chief with an embroidered feathered headdress and beneath reads: "AIR APACHES" in white lettering.

VINTAGE: Circa 1943

SIZE: Approximately: 4-1/2" x 5"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Embroidered wool felt, silk/cotton/polyester thread, gauze backing

ATTACHMENT: N/A

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay03/06/24 2@MBX16 LFJJX10/16

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

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