trubia26 Posted November 22, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2019 Hello! I have this usaaf patch (armament specialist) and I was wonder if it's correct...I think these triangles were on the right arm facing to the left...but this one is facing to the right...do you know the reason? Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted November 22, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 22, 2019 Looks reversed to me, I have only seen a weather patch reversed before cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Watkins Posted November 22, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2019 You are correct about the direction of the bomb. Is this a physical piece in your posswsion or a photo image? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted November 22, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 22, 2019 I have a reversed photographer insignia.. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubia26 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted November 22, 2019 You are correct about the direction of the bomb. Is this a physical piece in your posswsion or a photo image? It is in my possesion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubia26 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted November 22, 2019 I have a reversed photographer insignia.. Leigh Really? As Bearmon said, I only have seen another in this forum...a weather reversed one... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/115919-aaf-cuff-specialty-patches/ Do you know if the reversed patches were sewn on the left arm...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Watkins Posted November 22, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2019 This is a long shot, but is anyone aware of a regulation that allowed the application of these devices on the left sleeve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted November 22, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 22, 2019 Really? As Bearmon said, I only have seen another in this forum...a weather reversed one... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/115919-aaf-cuff-specialty-patches/ Do you know if the reversed patches were sewn on the left arm...? Out of town at the moment, but when I get back next week I will post a picture (if I remember).. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11/17thark Posted November 22, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 22, 2019 I also have a right facing armament specialist patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubia26 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted November 22, 2019 This is a long shot, but is anyone aware of a regulation that allowed the application of these devices on the left sleeve? Yes...you are right Watkins...I don't think so...I just curious about the fact of see reversed patches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 23, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 23, 2019 When patches were made on a loom in WWII, there was a card with punch out holes placed in the machine that acted as a guide for the needles. If the card was put in backwards, the image would be reversed. I believe that these backward patches were simply a manufacturer's error, but they could have very easily slipped through the system as the patches probably looked OK, even though the image was backwards. You can occasionally find the US Strategic Air Force patches reversed (the lettering is backwards) and I believe the "reversed" 29th Division patch was the same phenomenon. No matter what, they are interesting, and interesting is always collectible. As far as I know, there was never any reason for these patches to be worn on the wearer's left cuff. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Watkins Posted November 23, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 23, 2019 Much obliged for the logical and very helpful follow-up on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubia26 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted November 24, 2019 Allan, your explanation has been truly clarifying...thanks a lot!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted November 24, 2019 Share #14 Posted November 24, 2019 You are correct about the direction of the bomb. Is this a physical piece in your posswsion or a photo image? Interesting...I don't think I've ever seen the Medical Specialist one pictured. Anyone have an example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Watkins Posted November 24, 2019 Share #15 Posted November 24, 2019 Here's the Medical Specialist cuff triangle. P.S. These are real hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 24, 2019 Share #16 Posted November 24, 2019 When R. Watkins says the Medical Specialist triangles are real hard to find, he means it. They are REALLY hard to find. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillock Posted November 25, 2019 Share #17 Posted November 25, 2019 Hi guys This is from AAF Guide June 1944 Special Edition for AAF Organization. Hope this helps. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Watkins Posted November 25, 2019 Share #18 Posted November 25, 2019 As a point of interest, the wearing of these trianguliar cuff devices was an official USAAF uniform regulation, and required a Certificate Of Eligibility. Attached is a copy of one of these certificates. Note: As with the Official Guide To The AAF, there is no Medical cuff triangle in evidence on the attached document, and to date I have had no luck in establishing any documentation relating to these particular devices. The only thing known for certain is that they did exist, but are as scarce as hens teeth. It would sure be great if someone out there could fill in some of the blanks on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 26, 2019 Share #19 Posted November 26, 2019 Here's the Medical Specialist cuff triangle. P.S. These are real hard to find. Fascinating, were these all on wool and English? cause here's one more from an earlier topic. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/114867-about-usaaf-specialist-patches/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted December 1, 2019 Share #20 Posted December 1, 2019 I just returned from a trip to Boston but as promised here are the left and right facing photographer's insignia.. I will show pictures of the back side as well.. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted December 1, 2019 Share #21 Posted December 1, 2019 Here is the back side of both patches,, You will notice one is greenback.. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Watkins Posted December 1, 2019 Share #22 Posted December 1, 2019 Interesting pieces, don't recall ever seeing a greenback Specialist emblem. Do you suppose the reversed image badges might have been intended for application on fatique applications? BTW - for anyone interested; the AAF Specialist cuff insignia were approved for wear in 1943 until discontinued in 1947 when the USAF became a seperate branch of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted December 1, 2019 Share #23 Posted December 1, 2019 There is a reversed weather specialist too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted December 1, 2019 Share #24 Posted December 1, 2019 And obviously a reversed engineering one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubia26 Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share #25 Posted December 12, 2019 An interesting picture...don' t you think??? Triangle cuff on left arm!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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