United States. A China Burma India Sleeve And Group Of Air Force Sleeve Insignias

A China Burma India Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, a navy blue wool patch in the shape of a shield with brown velvet backing, the top presents a bullion sun with blue thread detail around the center, next to a bullion embroidered star, the bottom section with three red embroidered stripes and two horizontal bullion wrapped embroidered stripes, the entire patch is surrounded by two rows of bullion, reverse is reinforced, measures63mm (w) x 81.5mm (h), tested under blacklight, area of missing bullion in border on left side, loose red thread in left side stripe, loose bullion in star lightly soiled, in near very fine condition.

A U.S Army Air Force blue felt patch with bullion embroidered star with wings, the star presents a red thread embroidered circle in the center, reverse is reinforced, measures 64.5mm in diameter, extensive wear to bullion, better than fine condition.

A U.S Army Air Force, a dark blue wool patch with bullion embroidered star with wings, the star presents a red thread embroidered circle in the center, the badge is surrounded by a patterned bullion border, reverse is reinforced, measures 68mm in diameter, light wear around edges, overall in very fine condition.

A U.S Army Air Force, a dark blue velvet patch with bullion embroidered star with wings, the star presents a red thread embroidered circle in the center, the badge is surrounded by a patterned bullion border, reverse is reinforced, measures 72.5mm in diameter, light wear around edges, overall in very fine condition.

A machine embroidered U.S Army Air Force blue patch with yellow embroidered wings and a white embroidered star, the star presents a red thread embroidered circle in the center, measures 67mm in diameter, light wear around exterior, in very fine condition.

A leather U.S Army Air Force patch presenting a brown leather base with a faded blue leather circle with yellow leather wings with stitching detail, a white leather star with central red leather circle, a white stitched border along the edge of the blue leather section, reverse reinforced, measures 74.5mm in diameter, blue heavily faded, overall very fine condition.

Footnote: The U.S Army Air Force patch was approved for wear in 1942.