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Dec 22, 2015 us army air corps officers uniform, circa 1942 note wwi era pinwheel patch on left shoulder stay safe and healthy. Approximately 5inch diameter brown leather patch, approved 26 july 1942, depicting a silver four blade propeller, superimposed on a yellowgold gear which is on a light blue background bearing eleven silver stars. World war ii army air corps military patches and pins. Army shoulder patches have had a short but colorful history of serving as insignia for military units. Second world war a gi wearing the 9 th division shoulder sleeve insignia contents. Us army military insignia and patches, flashes, unit crests, rank chevrons and collar insignia. The shoulder sleeve insignia worn by all personnel of the army air forces aaf wherever stationed was approved on 23 february 1942. Wwi us military antiques 92 wwii vehicle related 33 wwii signal corps 28 wwii uniforms, hats. Endorsement by the united states air force is neither intended nor implied. Army air forces shoulder sleeve insignia us military patches.
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