Is this a Good WWII W.A.S.P. SSI?

[dc9]

Hello All,

 

I don't have many SSIs in my collection and took a chance on this one. I have seen some posts that question this one and am wondering opinions. If there are photos of it in wear that would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Eric

[dc9]

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[KurtA]

It is 1940's era manufacture, but not what you think it is

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/115259-wrong-wasp-patch/?hl=%2Bwasp+%2Bpatch

[vintageproductions]

It is still a fairly tough patch to find in that it is an ambulance unit in Hawaii.

[gwb123]

More than once I have seen a disappointed collector sell one of these for a song once they realized it had nothing to do with the Women's Air Service Pilots.

 

But as Bob notes, still a good find. Home front patches have taken off in price and popularity in the last few years. And anything from the Hawaiian Home Front is not common at all.

[dc9]

Thank you, Kurt, Bob and Gil.

 

Certainly not what I thought it was! Thank you for the education.

 

Eric

[Teamski]

Up until now, I was fooled! Funny how you can learn something new every day! Thanks!

 

-Ski