Among the more beautiful shoulder sleeve insignia of the Second World War period are those hand-made ones of bullion embroidery. Most of these are one of a kind designs similar to the authorized regulation machine embroidered patch and were privately purchased by individual airmen.
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| 12th Air Force | 14th Air Force Right Side (Former Combat Unit) | 15th Air Force | 15th Air Force (Courtesy: Gary Justice) |
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