Extremely Rare WWII 'Reverse Top' CBI Theater Shoulder Patch made in India
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Extremely Rare WWII 'Reverse Top' CBI Theater Shoulder Patch made in India

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ARTIFACT: Extremely rare WWII 'Reverse Top' CBI Theater shoulder patch. This example is Indian-made and features a bullion embroidered five point star and Chinese sun, with the sun at the viewer's left and below red and white silk ribbon. This variant was reportedly worn by a Merrill's Marauder's member and came with a large motto Merrill's patch. See link below.

VINTAGE: Circa WWII.

SIZE: Approximately 3-1/2" x 2-5/16".

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Bullion embroidered wool felt, silk ribbon, paperboard, linen backing.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a CBI collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGJX16 LBIEX6/16 hldLOCATE05/19

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The patch shows minor to moderate wear, some light soiling, bullion has nice patina, overall excellent condition.

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

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