Name/Title
Patch, MilitaryEntry/Object ID
13.16.42Description
United States Air Force World War II Uniform Patch. Material: textile. Size: 2 1/2" diameter. Description: red centered white star and two yellow wings embroidered on a field of dark blue worn by John McBride, Janesville on his Air Force uniform.Context
USA Air Force Worn from: 19 March 1942 - Mid 1950's.
The ultramarine blue disk represents the sky. The white star with red disk is the symbol of the army air forces and the golden wings up stretched form a "V" symbolized victory.Cataloged By
Legacy Photo ImportLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Patch, MilitaryNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Patch, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCreate Date
November 3, 2016Update Date
September 11, 2026