Help with patch ID please: WWII First Tactical Air Force

[hirsca]

Posted also on our sister forum. Similar style to that of the 9th AAF. Cross of Lorraine points to a Free French connection. I know the Free French Air Force flew under several Allied commands, including the USAAF, but not sure if the 9th was one of them. Chain stiching on dark blue felt. All help is much appreciated.

 

Thanks, Al

[TBMflyer]

First Tactical Air Force, made up of US and French groups-a provisional unit. Great rare patch!

Mark

[hirsca]

First Tactical Air Force, made up of US and French groups-a provisional unit. Great rare patch!

Mark

Great info. Thanks Mark.

[Wake1941]

Lol, I figured someone would have an ID. Ill still post my cap when i get pics

[hirsca]

https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=PublicUnitProfile&type=Unit&ID=18865

 

Found this. Definitely 9th USAAF.

 

Any idea on value?

 

Thanks again to Mark/TBMflyer for heading me in the right direction.

[ocsfollowme]

Is would start at $450. It is in the realm of the Russian shuttle patch but less known. Could go to $650.

[firefighter]

Awesome patch

[hirsca]

Awesome patch

Thanks firefighter.

[Johnny Signor]

1st Tactical Air Force , WW2 for sure, here's another slightly different version ......

[hirsca]

Beautiful! Is that yours?

 

Thanks, Al

[firefighter]

1st Tactical Air Force , WW2 for sure, here's another slightly different version ......

Sweet. I like the ‘1’ in the middle of the star

[ocsfollowme]

I am away from my computer all day but please add these photos from one that just sold. Item number 233411025767

[ocsfollowme]

this just sold BIN for $440

 

 

[ocsfollowme]

thoughts?