VMF-471 | Grim Reapers

[walika]

VMF-471 | Grim Reapers

 

Commissioned: 5.15.44
Deactivated: 9.10.45
Artist: Guy Oliver
Date of Insignia: October 1944
Authorization: HQMC
Aircraft: FG-l, F3A-I

Manufacturing Details: American embroidered on wool.

 

A very rare patch.

 

 

 

Source:

Millstein, Jeff. U. S. Marine Corps Aviation Unit Insignia 1941-1946. p 93.

 

 

[Brian Dentino]

Very cool patch and one that I certainly have never seen before!  Purple is an interesting touch to the color scheme as well!

[mortaydc60]

sorry i sold mine