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Gift of Geoffrey Danforth, 1990.120.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Army Air Forces Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Gift of Geoffrey Danforth, 1990.120.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Army Air Forces Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

Original Owner (American, 1922 - 2006)
Date1939-1945
Mediumcotton; embroidery thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 2 5/8in. (6.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Geoffrey Danforth
Object number1990.120.6
DescriptionA round shoulder patch for the Army Air Forces during World War II. The background is blue . In the center is the insignia for the Army Air Forces, which is a white five-pointed star with a red circle in the center and gold wings above the star. Embroidered.
Status
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