12 AF SSI - German made?

[3505]

Hi all,

 

looking for help with IDing the 12 AF SSI. It is not the "standard" issue nor is it bullion. I beleive the service coat it came on is from when the 12 AF was with USAFE (1951-1957).

 

Any help appreciated.

 

Jeff

[Nack]

Interesting patch! Those numerals do look pretty German.

[firefighter]

Cool design and patch.Is it on an AF blue jacket?

[KurtA]

I'd say German-made. The construction just doesn't "look" Japanese-made. And as previously stated, the style of the numerals seems German.
Here's a fully embroidered Japanese-made example I have. It's interesting how they gave the inside of the wings a "torii gate" look.

 

[3505]

Hi all,

 

thanks for the help - here is a shot of the whole coat.

 

Jeff

[3505]

And here is a photo of the tag.

 

Jeff

[firefighter]

Very Nice. I like the older AF jackets with SSI's.

[KurtA]

That is a great coat with an outstanding patch. Is the background of the patch in a shade that is similar to the blue shade of the coat?

[firefighter]

That is a great coat with an outstanding patch. Is the background of the patch in a shade that is similar to the blue shade of the coat?

 

Looks a little darker too me.Anything in the pockets?

[3505]

The blue is darker on the ssi and nope, unfortunately nothing in the pockets. There is a three ribbon bar - just hadn't put it back on yet after getting the coat dry-cleaned.

 

Jeff

[3505]

Here is the ribbon bar as it was attached (sewn onto jacket).

 

Jeff

[dilligaff]

Did'nt look it up but believe the middle ribbon is for Berlin Occupation.

[3505]

From left to right as you look at ribbon bar - National Defense Service, Army of Occupation, and Good Conduct. The Airmen who wore the uniform (I'm assuming it was him because the ribbon bar was sewn onto coat) has positioned of the GC and NDS on the wrong ends.

 

Where was his flight sergeant!?

 

Jeff