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Up for public sale is a spectacular, museum-quality vintage original mixed estate collection grab bag lot of fourteen (14) authentic United States military cloth uniform patches, service chevrons, and rank insignia! Spanning the World War II and Korean War eras, this unvetted historic collection features an exceptional assortment of embroidered shoulder sleeve insignia, making it a premier acquisition for a militaria archivist, jacket restorer, historical reenactor, or custom military shadowbox display project.
Core Historical Patches Included in This 14-Piece Lot:
1. Authentic WWII U.S. Army Alaska Defense Command (USARAL) circular patch featuring the iconic snarling white Polar Bear design beneath a gold star.
2. Scarce WWII Mediterranean Allied Air Forces (MAAF) rectangular blue shoulder patch with embroidered white wings.
3. WWII 20th Armored Division ("Armored Liberators") triangular pyramid patch with tank tread and red lightning bolt.
4. WWII "Hap Arnold" U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) winged star circular shoulder patch.
5. WWII 15th Army Air Force strategic bombing command winged star patch with golden numeral "15".
6. Two WWII/Korea era Navy Blue wool Technician Fourth Grade (T/4) specialist rank chevrons featuring the embroidered "T".
7. WWII Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) Command four-pointed diamond star circular patch.
8. Vintage blue-and-gold embroidered "TRAINING COMMAND" uniform rocker arc patch.
9. Six (6) assorted vintage green-on-khaki twill herringbone (HBT) uniform corporal chevrons and service branch stripes.
Condition: Very Good vintage condition overall! All cloth patches remain physically flat, structurally sound, and completely free of dry rot, heavy fabric moth damage, or color bleeding. The vintage embroidery work is exceptionally tight, vibrant, and beautifully preserved, exhibiting a fantastic genuine aged character and warm patina consistent with authentic 80+ year old military heritage and estate storage. Sold strictly as a single unified 14-piece estate cloth collection grab bag exactly as pictured. From an immaculate, smoke-free estate collection.
Shipping: Fast shipping via calculated USPS Ground Advantage to guarantee exact distance postage rates. This delicate cloth patch collection lot will be secured completely flat between thick sheets of protective corrugated cardboard shielding and shipped inside a sturdy padded mailer to guarantee a completely flawless arrival at your doorstep. International buyers welcome via International Shipping! Sold strictly AS-IS / No Returns. Thanks for looking!
