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WW2 U.S. Army Air Force Patches and Cloth Insignia, Numbered Army Air Force Patches, Bullion Air Force Patches, Theatre Made Army Air Force Patches and Variation Army Air Force Patches |
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| Please Note: The patches and cloth insignia listed here as "WW2 Theatre Made," or "Handmade," refer to vintage, WW2 period, patches that are not like the mass-produced patches that we are familiar with today. These highly collected patches were produced individually by hand sewing in small shops, throughout the Asiatic and/or European Theatres of Operations Some patches have a very professional manufactured appearance, some are crudely made using whatever materials were at hand. The collector interest and value of these patches lies in the individual, artistic, handmade rendering and/or the crude quality of these types of patches. | |
| 9th Army Air Force - Open Wing Feather Variation | |
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2AFP-17. 2-3/4-inch wide x 2-5/8-inch high, shield shaped, fully embroidered blue patch depicting a winged number, “9,” (tips of wings have an open design), with WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. Headquartered in Egypt, the 9th operated as the Middle East Air Force. Mediterranean area, Tobruk, Benghazi Tunisia, Italy, Sicily, Naples Palermo, Messina, Rome and the Ploesti, Rumania refineries The 9th AAF fought in 12 campaigns. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD |
| 9th Army Air Force - Closed Wing Feather Variation | |
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2AFP-17a.
2-3/4-inch wide x 2-5/8-inch high,
shield shaped, fully embroidered blue patch depicting a winged number,
“9,” (tips of wings have a closed design), with WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. Headquartered in
Egypt, the 9th operated as the Middle East Air Force.
Mediterranean area, Tobruk, Benghazi Tunisia, Italy, Sicily, Naples
Palermo, Messina, Rome and the Ploesti, Rumania refineries The 9th AAF fought in 12
campaigns. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 SOLD |
| 9th Army Air Force - Closed Wing Feather Variation | |
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2AFP-17b. 2-3/4-inch wide x 2-5/8-inch high, shield shaped, fully embroidered blue patch depicting a winged number, “9,” (tips of wings have a closed design). Same description as above, except, the front of this example is in near excellent condition, showing extremely slight signs of age from handling, as well as a tiny bit of, even, overall soil on the wings, (nothing of any concern). The backside has heavy paper and glue residue from being in a scrapbook. The backside would rate about Vg-; the front is near Vg+. Unused. $7.50 SOLD |
| 9th Army Air Force - Closed Wing Feather Variation | |
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2AFP-17d. 2-1/8-inch wide x 2-1/2-inch high, slightly smaller than normal, shield shaped, fully embroidered blue patch depicting a winged number, “9,” (tips of wings have a closed design). Same description as above, except, this example exhibits moderate signs of age, light wear, as well as light, even, soil on the front and backside. The patch appears to have been laundered while attached to a uniform shirt, which accounts for the smaller size. A nice example with a slightly "salty" appearance. Used. About Vg. $6.50 SOLD |
| 9th Army Air Force - Theatre Made - Silk Thread On Blue Felt With Open Wing Feather Variation | |
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2AFP-17g. 2-3/4-inch wide x 2-3/4-inch high, shield shaped, thin blue felt patch embroidered with silk thread, depicting a winged number, “9,” with the WW2 AAF white star with red center disk between the wings; The design and materials are consistent with the style of manufacturing that is associated with those patches made for the U.S. Army Air Force, in England, during WW2. Slightly crude embroidery on the front of the patch. The backside of the patch has a dark appearance, as well as an overall, slightly heavy, opaque sizing that gives a stiff body to the patch, (this sizing seems to be distinctive to this particular patch, as well as some other English made, patches). An unusual variation. Unused. Excellent. $24.00 SOLD |
| 10th Army Air Force - Variation "Without Border" Around The White Shield | |
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2AFP-18. 2-3/4-inch diameter heavy embroidered, blue patch depicting a winged number, “10,” within an "un-bordered" white shield and the WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. The 10th AAF was Headquartered in New Deli, India and operated in the China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations establishing an air supply route across the Himalayan Mountains to China. When the Air Transport Command assumed the duties of the established air supply route, the 10th AAF flew defense for the Air Transport Command transports over the “Hump,” as well as flying missions over the China sea, in Burma, the Bay of Bengal, Rangoon, Bangkok, and Mandalay; as well as providing airborne support to Chindit Troops and Merrills Marauders. The 10th AAF, along with other Allied units destroyed Japanese air power in the Burma and India Theatres. An interesting variation. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 |
| 10th Army Air Force - Variation "With Blue Border" Around The White Shield | |
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2AFP-19. 2-3/4-inch diameter heavy embroidered, blue patch depicting a winged number, “10,” within a "Blue embroidered bordered" white shield and the WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. The 10th AAF was Headquartered in New Deli, India and operated in the China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations establishing an air supply route across the Himalayan Mountains to China. When the Air Transport Command assumed the duties of the established air supply route, the 10th AAF flew defense for the Air Transport Command transports over the “Hump,” as well as flying missions over the China sea, in Burma, the Bay of Bengal, Rangoon, Bangkok, and Mandalay; as well as providing airborne support to Chindit Troops and Merrills Marauders. The 10th AAF, along with other Allied units destroyed Japanese air power in the Burma and India Theatres. An interesting variation. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 |
| 11th Army Air Force | |
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2AFP-20. 2-1/2-inch x 2-3/8-inch shield shaped fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the number “1” and winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. Headquartered in Alaska. Combat along the Aleutian Islands, Kiska, Attu, and Japanese Kuriles Islands and conducted high altitude photoreconnaissance that provided the first photos of the Japanese northern defenses. The 11th fought in two campaigns against the Japanese. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 |
| 11th Army Air Force | |
| 2AFP-20b. Same description as above, except, this example is used and has been removed from a uniform, it exhibits moderate to heavy signs of age, wear and soil; remnants of original sewing thread still remain. Used. Good++. $6.00 | |
| 12th Army Air Force | |
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2AFP-21ax. 2-3/4-inch x 3-inch triangle shaped, fully embroidered blue patch depicting a winged WW2 AAF white star with the number “12” in the center red disk. Headquartered in Algeria the 12th AAF saw action in Operation Torch, French Morocco, Algeria, Tunisian Campaign, Kasserine Pass, Tunis, Bizerte, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, Nettuno, Operation Dragoon, D-Day support bombings. The 12th AAF fought in 10 campaigns. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 |
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| 2AFP-21a. Same description as above, extremely light signs of age, as well as very light, even, soil from handling and very light possible use. Used. About Vg. $8.00 | |
| 13th Army Air Force - Type 2 Variation - The White Star Is Embroidered Between The Wings, With The Blue Background Showing Around Some Of The Edges Of The Star | |
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2AFP-22a. 2-3/4-inch diameter fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the number “13” and winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. This specimen is a distinct variation, as parts of the white star is outlined in blue, that is, there is no additional embroidery around the white star and the blue background color is showing through around the edges of the white star. Headquartered in New Caledonia, the 13th was assigned the mission of supporting land/sea operations and harassing the Japanese in the Solomon Islands. Guadalcanal, Solomons, New Georgia, Bougainville, New Britain, New Guinea, Carolinas, Marianas, Borneo, Philippines, Java, Malaya, Indo-China, China and Okinawa. The 13th AAF fought in 11 campaigns. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 SOLD |
| 13th Army Air Force - Type 2 Variation - White Star Is Embroidered Between The Wings, With The Blue Background Showing Around The Edges Of The Star | |
| 2AFP-22c. 2-1/2-inch diameter, slightly oval patch, same description as above; This specimen is a distinct variation, as parts of the white star is outlined in blue, that is, there is no additional embroidery around the white star and the blue background color is showing through around the edges of the white star. Moderate signs of age, wear and overall moderate soil from handling and actual use. The patch has a nice "Salty" appearance. Used. Vg-. $8.00 | |
| 14th Army Air Force - "Flying Tigers" | |
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2AFP-23cce. 2-5/8-inch diameter, fully embroidered blue patch depicting a tiger with wings, (Flying Tiger), and the WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. A very interesting patch to collect, as there are many slight manufacturing variations in the embroidery of the tigers face, body, wings and color patterns; you can own many of these patches, each with its own distinct embroidery. Activated in 1943 at Kuming China. The unit flew the P-40 Warhawk and B-25 Mitchell. The 14th AAF harassed Japanese communications, troop concentrations, supply lines and equipment, as well as flying protection for the eastern end of the Hump. The 14th AAF supplied aerial support to Chinese ground troops, as well as, harassing and destroying enemy lines of retreat. The 14th AAF fought in 3 campaigns. Nice heavy embroidery and detail. Unused. Excellent. $19.00 |
| Bullion 14th Army Air Force Flying Tiger Patch – Theater Made | |
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2AFP-23a. A thin, 2-1/2-inch-diameter, blue/black velvet patch heavily hand embroidered using silver and gold bullion wire depicting a gold, winged, tiger with black thread highlights; the WW2 Army Air Corps, “star” symbol is embroidered above the tiger. The border around the outside edge of the patch is constructed of twisted silver wire. All of the bullion is intact. The bullion wire hand embroidered construction is consistent with patches that were made locally in the CBI Theater of Operations during WW2. The reverse is backed with light blue, loosely woven, cotton or linen material. The handwork involved in producing this patch is quite evident by the multitudes of thread on the backside. There are three spots of rust on the backside that have bled onto the velvet front; one spot has caused a blemish between the front legs of the tiger, another spot is on the upper left edge is very much less visible, the third spot is virtually invisible. A thin spot of the velvet, on the left edge, appears to be worn, however it might actually be a flaw in the material. These, somewhat minor flaws do not detract from the overall pleasing appearance of this very scarce patch. Moderate overall tarnish from handling, use and storage. A very popular patch that is highly collected due to its many distinct variations. QUITE SCARCE. Vg. $155.00 SOLD |
| 15th Army Air Force - Type 1 Variation - Wing Feathers Open and interior Of The Wings Are Detailed With Blue Embroidery | |
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2AFP-24. Approximately 2-3/4-inch diameter, fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the number “15” and winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. Activated in 1943 at Tunis, Tunisia, coordinated attacks with the 8th AAF, the 15th AAF’s heavy bombardment units strategically bombarded targets in Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and the Balkans. Specifically targeting aircraft factories and aircraft assembly areas and airfields; the Ploesti oil refinery, munitions plants, tank and other armament factories, rail yards, bridges, tunnels; almost anything and anywhere to delay the enemies advance. The 15th AAF flew operations over Rome, Cassino, supported D-Day operations, Operation Dragoon in Southern France, Operation Strangle. The 15th AAF fought in 12 campaigns. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 SOLD |
| 15th Army Air Force - Type 1 Variation - Wing Feathers Open and interior Of The Wings Are Detailed With Blue Embroidery | |
| 2AFP-24a. Same description as above, light to moderate signs of age, insignificant wear and minor soil from handling and actual use. Used. Vg. $8.00 | |
| 15th Army Air Force - Type 2 Variation - Wings Not Detailed With Blue Embroidery | |
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2AFP-24b. Approximately 2-3/4-inch diameter, fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the number “15” and winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. This variation patch has a tighter weave and does not have the blue embroidered line on each wing, extending upward from the star, as in #AFP-24. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 SOLD |
| 15th Army Air Force - Hand Embroidered On Blue Wool - Theatre Made Variation - Relic Condition | |
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2AFP-24e. Approximately 2-5/8-inch diameter patch depicting the number “15” and winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk, hand embroidered, on, lightly faded, blue wool, using golden/yellow thread. The patch exhibits light to moderate signs of age, as well as minor wear and soil; it is however, heavily mothed as can be seen in the images. The backside has an off-white linen backing; there are a multitude of threads showing the considerable amount of handwork that went into the construction of this patch The backside has an off-white linen fabric and a multitude of threads are visible on the backside showing the considerable amount of handwork that went into the construction of this patch. A reasonably acceptable representative example of a hand embroidered, theatre made patch. Relic condition. Reasonably priced at. $20.00 SOLD |
| 20th Army Air Force | |
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2AFP-25. 2-7/8- inch diameter, large, fully embroidered blue patch depicting lines of longitude and latitude, the number “20” and winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk. The 20th AAF was activated in 1944 in Washington DC. Equipped with B-29 Super fortresses the 20th AAF was commissioned to bring the war to the Japanese mainland. China, Marianas, Guam, Tinian, Saipan, Formosa, Burma, Thailand and Japan. The 20th AAF made the first B-29 raid on Tokyo, attacking manufacturing, refining and industrial sites. The 20th AAF flew incendiary flights over Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Nagoya. Col. Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., a pilot of the 20th AAF, while flying the “Enola Gay,” dropped the atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The 20th AAF fought in 12 campaigns. Very slight and insignificant signs of crudeness in the overall construction, which seems to be a normal occurrence with 20th AAF patches, (nothing serious). Unused. Excellent. $12.00 SOLD |
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2AFP-25a. Same description as above, except, moderate signs of age, wear and soil from handling and actual use. A very nice example. Used. About Vg. $8.00 |
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| Bullion 20th AAF Patch - Theatre Made | |
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2AFP-25b. Approximately 3-1/8-inch diameter, deep blue velvet, patch beautifully hand embroidered using silver and cold colored metallic wire thread, depicting the number “20,” embroidered between the, heavy, hand embroidered wings of the WW2 Army Air Force winged star design, which is superimposed on the longitude and latitude lines of the world. The bullion wire is completely intact and it is moderately, (heavy in some spots), tarnished from years of storage. The backside is covered with coarse, tan, burlap material; there are bits of thread on the backside where, apparently, snaps were once present. The velvet on the front exhibits minor and insignificant age from handling. Unfortunately, the imaged does not do the patch justice; it’s a very fine example of a theatre made, bullion, 20th AAF patch. Excellent condition. $125.00 SOLD |
| AAF 9th Engineer Command Patch, Machine Embroidered On Felt With Chain Stitched Border, Theatre Made | |
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2AFP-26. 2-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/8-inch high, shield shaped, dark blue felt, patch with heavy machine embroidered design depicting stylized gold winged WW2 AAF white star with red embroidered center disk; a Roman numeral, “IX,” (#9), is embroidered at the top-dead-center of the patch. The central design has a 1-1/8-inch diameter red embroidered disk bearing three intersecting white lines, which represent the runways that the unit provided for the 9th AAF. The inside border edge has, hand sewn, white chain-stitched border; there is a very thin, light blue, machine sewn outer edge. The early mission of the 9th Engineer Command was to reclaim captured enemy airfields for AAF use. The unit landed on D-Day, under enemy fire, and fought their way to a German airfield; in 72 hours they captured and secured the field it for AAF fighter aircraft. The AAF 9th Engineer Command operated in advance of Infantry troops, working under fire, putting captured enemy airfields in operation for allied use; fighting and building their way across Europe until the final surrender. This example exhibits very minor signs of use and has no actual wear or soil. This patch has been removed from a uniform and remnants of original sewing thread still remains. A beautiful, SCARCE, embroidered felt variation. Excellent. $65.00 SOLD |
| Far East Air Forces | |
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2AFP-27. Approximately 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/8-inch high, fully embroidered, diamond shaped very dark blue patch depicting the winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk, the Philippine Sun and the stars of the Southern Cross constellation. Activated August 1944 at Brisbane, Australia, providing command and control of U.S. Army Air Force units in the Southwest Pacific. The objective of the Far East Air Force was to destroy the Japanese Air Force, which it accomplished. New Guinea, Philippines and Okinawa. A great looking patch. Unused. Excellent. $9.00 |
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| 2AFP-27a. Approximately 3-3/4-inch wide x 3-1/8-inch high, same description as above, except, moderate signs of age, wear and insignificant soil from handling and actual use. A very nice example. Used. About Vg. $8.00 | |
| Far East Air Forces - Theatre Made Variation - Machine Embroidered With Hand Stitched Stars. | |
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2AFP-27b. Approximately 3-3/8-inch wide x 2-7/8-inch high diamond shaped very dark blue patch depicting the winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk, the Philippine Sun and the stars of the Southern Cross constellation. This theatre made, variation of the Far East Air Forces patch exhibits a much looser embroidery than the standard embroidered patch and it has a, distinctly different, very dark blue colored background; although the patch is machine embroidered, the small constellation stars are hand applied. The backside has overall, loose, white thread embroidery. Activated August 1944 at Brisbane, Australia, providing command and control of U.S. Air Force units in the Southwest Pacific. The objective of the Far East Air Force was to destroy the Japanese Air Force, which it accomplished. New Guinea, Philippines and Okinawa. An excellent example. Unused. Excellent. $24.00 |
| Far East Air Forces - Theatre Made Variation - Machine Embroidered With Hand Stitched Stars. | |
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2AFP-D27c. Slightly smaller than normal, approximately 3-1/4-inch wide x 2-3/4-inch high diamond shaped dark blue patch depicting the winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk, the Philippine Sun and the stars of the Southern Cross constellation. This theatre made, variation of the Far East Air Forces patch exhibits a much looser embroidery than the standard embroidered patch and it has a, distinctly different, dark blue colored background; although the patch is machine embroidered, the small constellation stars are hand applied. The backside has overall, loose, white thread embroidery. Activated August 1944 at Brisbane, Australia, providing command and control of U.S. Air Force units in the Southwest Pacific. The objective of the Far East Air Force was to destroy the Japanese Air Force, which it accomplished. New Guinea, Philippines and Okinawa. Light and minor signs of age from handling and use; minor remnants of original sewing thread still remain. A very nice example. Vg. $22.00 |
| Far East Air Forces - Theatre Made Variation - Machine Embroidered On Dark Blue Felt With Hand Stitched Stars and Brighter Blue Border Edge | |
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2AFP-27e. Approximately 3-1/2-inch wide x 3-inch high diamond shaped, very dark blue, felt patch depicting the winged WW2 AAF white star with red center disk, the Philippine Sun and the stars of the Southern Cross constellation. This theatre made, felt, variation of the Far East Air Forces patch exhibits machine embroidered wings and Philippine star, however, the the small constellation stars are hand applied and the patch has a lighter colored blue embroidered border edge, The backside has overall, tight weave cheesecloth material that has an unusual black sizing finish. An excellent example and unique variation. The patch exhibits extremely light signs of age, no mothing or actual soil. The backside has an overall aged appearance due to the unusual black sizing. Unused. Excellent. $35.00 |
| Army Air Force Patch With Weather Service Command Tab | |
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2AFP-28. Approximately 2-1/2-inch diameter, fully embroidered, blue
patch depicting the WW2 AAF winged star design, with a separate, ½-inch
wide arced blue tab, embroidered, “A.A.F. Weather Service.” The AAF
Weather Service was given command status in 1945 and was headquartered at
Asheville, North Carolina when redesignated. The Weather service began in
1937 and was comprised of three squadrons. By 1941 the AAF Weather Service
had expanded its facilities to Greenland; Newfoundland and Labrador and
provided accurate weather data for the movement of aircraft across the
North Atlantic, as well as data for planning and executing combat
missions. The AAF Weather Service’s mission further expanded to
providing weather forecasts, weather reports and special weather studies
for all components of the U.S. Army. The AAF Weather Service flew weather
reconnaissance aircraft ahead of tactical aircraft, providing critical
weather data. Mobile AAF Weather landed in Service units operated in close
support of combat operations and one AAF Weather Unit actually landed with
the first wave of Infantry troops, at the Salerno, Italy beachhead. The
circular patch exhibits semi distinct vertical lines of embroidery
and exhibits very light and insignificant signs of age from handling.
Unused, near excellent. $15.00 |
| Army Air Force Patch With Tactical Center Tab | |
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2AFP-28a. Approximately 2-1/2-inch
diameter, fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the WW2 AAF winged
star design, with a separate, ½-inch wide arced blue tab, embroidered,
“Tactical Center.” The Tactical Center Command was established in 1943
and was headquartered at Orlando, Florida. The Command operated as a
school for training combat units; trained individuals for highly
specialized duties and conducted research in all fields of air warfare.
The Tactical Center was designated the Army Air Force School on June 1,
1945. The circular patch has semi-distinct vertical lines of
embroidery and is in excellent unused condition. $15.00 |
| Army Air Force Patch With Training Command Tab | |
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2AFP-28b. Approximately 2-5/8-inch diameter, fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the WW2 AAF winged star design, with s separate ½-inch wide arced blue tab, embroidered “Training Command.” The Training command was established in 1943 by consolidating the Flying Training and Technical Training Commands. The training Command was responsible for the training of ground crews and technicians, administrative and non flying officers, as well as the training of pilots, navigators and bombardiers. Unused. Excellent. $15.00 SOLD |
| Army Air Force Patch With Air Material Command Tab | |
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2AFP-28c. Approximately 2-1/2-inch diameter, fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the WW2 AAF winged star design, with a separate, ½-inch wide arced blue tab, embroidered, “Air Material Command.” The Air Material Command was activated in March 1946 and was headquartered in Wright Field, Ohio and was the product of the merging of other Air Force and Air Service Commands. The Air Material Command was responsible for procurement and distribution of items pertaining only to the Air Forces; to conduct research pertaining to the Air Arm and provided technical training to personnel to achieve their mission. The Air Material Command carried out quality control tests on all Air Force equipment and worked closely with civilian industries in the development of material for air power. The Air Material Command tab was authorized in March of 1946 and remained in use until a shoulder patch was approved for use in May of 1947. This example is in excellent unused condition. $15.00 SOLD |
| Army Air Force Patch With A.A.C.S., (Army Airways Communications System), Tab | |
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2AFP-28d. Approximately 2-1/2-inch diameter, fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the WW2 AAF winged star design, with a separate, ½-inch wide arced blue tab, embroidered, “A.A.C.S,” (Army Airways Communications System). The Army Airways Communications System was given command status in 1944 and was Headquartered at Asheville, North Carolina. The A.A.C.S. provided personnel for aircraft control towers; communication facilities and navigation aids within the United States; these facilities were extended overseas in 1940. The A.A.C.S. mission grew to include weather communications, cryptographic sections, as well as airdrome communications facilities. From 1941 to 1944 the A.A.C.S. grew from just over 2000 personnel to nearly 33,000 personnel. In order to effectively perform its mission, as well as to maintain control and performance, the A.A.C.S. was given a Wing administrative organization and the A.A.C.S. became a Command in less than one year. The circular patch exhibits semi distinct vertical lines of embroidery and exhibits very light and insignificant signs of age from handling. Unused, near excellent. $15.00 SOLD |
| Army Air Force Patch With Air Technical Service Command Tab | |
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2AFP-28e. Approximately 2-1/2-inch diameter, fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the WW2 AAF winged star design, with a separate, ½-inch wide arced blue tab, embroidered, “Air Technical Service Command.” The Air Technical Service Command was established on August 31, 1944 and was Headquartered at Wright Field, Ohio and was organized to combine the duties of the Material Command and the Air Service Command under a single Headquarters. The Command was responsible for aircraft maintenance; supply distribution, as well as training of combat support service units. In March 1946, the Air Technical Service Command was re-designated the Material Command. The embroidery on the tab has a slightly crude appearance, (nothing serious). Overall excellent unused condition. $15.00 SOLD |
| Army Air Force Patch With Proving Ground Command Tab | |
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2AFP-28f. Approximately 2-1/2-inch
diameter, fully embroidered, blue patch depicting the WW2 AAF winged
star design, with a separate, ½-inch wide arced blue tab, embroidered,
“Proving Ground Command.” The Proving ground Command was established
in 1942 and was Headquartered at Elgin Field, Florida. The mission of the
Command was to service test aircraft and equipment to study operational
techniques and determine their fitness under combat conditions. The
Commands main objective was to determine if the material and equipment
they tested was adaptable for combat and what was the best way it could be
used in combat conditions. This example is in excellent unused condition. $15.00 |