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Gift of Geoffrey Danforth, 1990.120.7 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
8th Air Force Shoulder Patch
Gift of Geoffrey Danforth, 1990.120.7 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

8th Air Force Shoulder Patch

Original Owner (American, 1922 - 2006)
Date1939-1945
Mediumcotton; embroidery thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 2 5/8in. (6.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Geoffrey Danforth
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.
Object number1990.120.7
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Gift of Geoffrey Danforth, 1990.120.6 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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