Early 1950s USAF 525th Fighter-Bomber Squadron Jacket Patch Embroidered in Germany & Photos
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Early 1950s USAF 525th Fighter-Bomber Squadron Jacket Patch Embroidered in Germany & Photos

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SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1950s (Korean War era) United States Air Force 525th Fighter-Bomber Squadron jacket patch that once belonged to Staff Sergeant Rawlin P. Wieder. The 525th was part of the 86th Fighter-Bomber Group and flew F-84s as well as F-86B/C aircraft. The patch was embroidered in Germany in silk upon multi-piece felt and shows a black eagle-shaped plane sailing through the clouds. The patch comes with three small period photos and Wieder's honorable discharge.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1950s (Korean War).

SIZE: Approximately 4-7/8" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Multi-piece felt embroidered in silk; paper; photographs.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Korean War era USAF jacket patch collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX14 LDGEX8/14 SDEJX8/14

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The items have some overall light wear; some minor color transfer to patch.

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