United States Air Corps Patch

Officer of the USAAF sleeve patch in bullion thread. Quality workmanship, with age and patina. Embroidered on wool with a cheese cloth back.

Measures 2 5/8”  read more

Code: 58208

Nationalist Chinese Air Force Aviation Cadet

WWII Nationalist Chinese Air Force Aviation Cadet in US Training SSI Patch, Rare, Embroidered on wool with a cheese cloth backing. Near mint condition.

Measures2 1/2”

During WWII, thousands of Nationalist Chinese Air Force aviation cadets trained in the United States, beginning in March 1942. These, often called the "Chinese Detachment," were trained by U.S. Army ...  read more

Code: 58210

Early H.Q,United States Air Force Patch

Early WWII Headquarters GHQ patch in near mint condition. Fully embroidered on orange wool.

Measures 2 3/4”

The GHQ (General Headquarters) Air Force patch, first authorized in 1937, was the first shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) created for an independent American air unit. It is distinct from modern Headquarters United States Air Force (HQ USAF) patches used by per...  read more

Code: 58209

Bullion United States Army Air Corps Patch

This is an English made WWII USAAF Officers Air Corps sleeve patch in bullion. Good period piece with a chain stitch border on blue velvet with a cotton cloth back. Patina with age and service wear. A very good period example.

Measures 2 3/4”  read more

Code: 58207

WWII United States 9th Air Force Patch

This is a good example of a 9th Ai Force patch, English made variation with silk thread embroidered on blue wool and in near mint condition.

Measures 2 7/8” tall x 2 7/8* wide  read more

Code: 58206

WWII 9th Air Force Pattern Pendant

Here we have a 9th Air Force sweetheart pendant. Good enamel no chips, no neck chain. Nice example.  read more

Code: 58205

WWII 9th Air Force

Here is a WWII English made 9th USAAF patch. Silk threads embroidered on blue wool with a cloth back.
Removed from uniform with light age and service wear. Very small cut to the right side see image 3.

Measures 2 3/4” x 2 1/2”  read more

Code: 58203

9th Air Force Printed Patch

Here is a WWII USAAF 9th AF English made printed example. In near mint condition (small tape outline on the back)

Measures 2 3/4” x 2 3/8” wide  read more

Code: 58202

WWII 9th Army Air Corps

Here we have a scarce “Base Made” 9th AF emblem made and fashioned from perspex. Painted and worked from the back.
US servicemen would make this type of trench art in their spare time as a keepsake. maybe for one of those pretty Norfolk girls.  read more

Code: 58199