Very Rare USAAF 350th Bomb Squadron, "Bloody 100th" Bomb Group UK-Made Leather Patch
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Very Rare USAAF 350th Bomb Squadron, "Bloody 100th" Bomb Group UK-Made Leather Patch

Code: z99afsq90100bg


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ARTIFACT: This is a very rare World War II English-made jacket patch for the United States Army Air Forces 350th Bomb Squadron, "Bloody 100th " 100th Bomb Group. The Bloody 100th inherited its nickname after suffering repeated heavy losses, a situation not helped when they became a sought-after target for vengeful German aircraft. The patch shows a leprechaun-like figure on a cloud regulating the flow of bombs.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 4-13/16" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Inlaid, embossed leather.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: 100th B. GROUP 350th B. SQUADRON handwritten on front.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JES-20-VGEJX12 LHEJX7/12 SHIEX8/12

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows some minor wear.

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