Scarce 9th Air Force English Made Patch

A scarce variation of an English made of a 9th Air Force. Period circa 1943/44, embroidered silk with a black back. Removed from uniform comes with light age and wear.

Measures 2 3/4” tall x 2 1/2” wide

Activated on 1 Sep 1941. Redesignated Ninth AF in April 1942. Moved to Egypt and began operations on 12 November 1942, participating in the Allied drive across Egypt and Libya, the campaign in Tunisia, and the invasions of Sicily and Italy. Moved to England in Oct 1943 to become the tactical air force for the invasion of the Continent. Helped prepare for the assault on Normandy, supported operations on the beach in Jun 1944, and took part in the drive that carried the Allies across France and culminated in victory over Germany in May 1945. Inactivated in Germany on 2 Dec 1945.

Code: 58201