8th Air Force Shoulder Patch
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Americo Michael Zebedeo
(American, 1922 - 2006)
Date1939-1945
Mediumcotton; embroidery thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 2 5/8in. (6.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Geoffrey Danforth
Object number1990.120.7
DescriptionA round shoulder patch for the 8th Air Force during World War II. The background is blue. In the center, embroidered in gold, in an "8" with wings. In the center of the "8" is the insignia for the Army Air Forces, which is a white five-pointed star with a red circle in the center.
Status
Not on view
5 September 2006
