Original U.S. WWII “Thirsty 13th” 13th Troop Carrier Squadron Embroidered Patch IMA Merchandise one that we have not

one that we have not seen on one of these flags before

The original khaki suspension is mostly retained but the sweatband is all gone

The entire shell was overpainted during arsenal refurbishing

There is a lovely patinated brass SAYAJIRI end fitting on the scabbard

Original U.S. WWII “Thirsty 13th” 13th Troop Carrier Squadron Embroidered Patch IMA Merchandise one that we have notOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent original embroidered "pocket patch" of the famed 13th Troop Carrier Squadron, better known by its wartime nickname, the "Thirsty 13th." The large circular patch features the squadron's whimsical insignia of a winged beer bottle flying through the sky, a design that reflected the unit's distinctive esprit de corps while serving in the South Pacific during the Second World War. Measuring