gap Posted March 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 9, 2020 Looking for an expert opinion dating this patch. It's from a veteran's estate. I don't think it's painted, but it's not a decal either. Is it silk screened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted March 9, 2020 back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted March 9, 2020 close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Finn Posted March 9, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 9, 2020 Nice patch, however made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonK Posted March 9, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 9, 2020 I recall seeing this posted elsewhere, and thought it was given a thumbs up. Recall Bob Chatt commenting it was typical to find it painted on thin leather for this squadron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted March 9, 2020 Yes, it was posted on What's it Worth, but I am still wondering if it's painted or silk screened. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED4 Posted March 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 9, 2020 I would say it is a silk screen or maybe a block print due to the even thickness of the paint and lack of brush strokes also the black outlines are a consistent width which would be almost impossible if done free hand with a brush. It is also out of register showing it was printed. It looks like a fairly modern reunion piece to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted March 9, 2020 Johnny Signor, where are you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted March 10, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 10, 2020 Johnny Signor, where are you! saw your note, been busy with quite a bit of leather patch making, the patch is the 781st Bombardment Squadron , not sure of when made , too me(just my opinion) it looks too well preserved for 70+ years old,"BUT" you neever know, here's some images of others I've seen ..... note that they were incised types, so not sure if a painted/silkscreened etc type was ever used during WW2 , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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