Wonderful & Rare USAAF 549th Night Fighter Squadron Jacket Patch
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Wonderful & Rare USAAF 549th Night Fighter Squadron Jacket Patch

Code: z99afsq90549nfs


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful and rare World War II shoulder patch for the United States Army Air Forces 549th Night Fighter Squadron. The 549th was attached to the 7th Fighter Wing, 7th Fighter Command, United States Forces Middle Pacific. The 549th was activated in April of 1944 and flew P-61s. The squadron was deactivated in February 1947 after a post-war stay in Iwo Jima and then one year in Guam. The patch is in painted leather, and shows a bat with lightning bolts coming out of his eyes.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 5" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Painted leather, clear glossy finish.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRCJJX08 LABEJX12/12 SABJEX1/16 gcXECG/EJX

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The patch has some small spots of light to medium wear and minor soiling, and some remnants of adhesive on the reverse only.

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