2 Air Force patches I would like authenticated

[Gerradtgrant]

The first one is the 19th logistic support sqdn. Kelly AFB Texas

The second is 108th Air Refueling Squadron

Thanks in advance

Gerrad

 

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[northcoastaero]

The following is some information on the 19th squadron and the 108th ARS:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Military_Airlift_Squadron

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/108th_Air_Refueling_Squadron

[Randy]

Both original patches, but the 108 looks like it was used for a coaster with that big brown stain.

 

Randy

[Gerradtgrant]

Both original patches, but the 108 looks like it was used for a coaster with that big brown stain.

 

Randy

Yes unfortunately it does have the big brown stain. A big draw back for most collectors. The good news is I finally found an original and not a repro lol..

 

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[Gerradtgrant]

Both original patches, but the 108 looks like it was used for a coaster with that big brown stain.

 

Randy

Does that stain hurt the value immensely?

 

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[Randy]

Does that stain hurt the value immensely?

 

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Yes for the most part, to me anyway. This is a more common patch. If it was of the more rare variety then there's more acceptance of having a stained one is better than a gaping hole. Everyone probably sees this a different way, it really comes down to the individual in most cases.

 

Randy