United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Archive which previously maintained the cap’s

which previously maintained the cap’s profile

marked in pencil by the previous owner

163 mm x 197 mm

He proceeded to the 1st Army Rest Camp on October 4

a very thin star typical of Hirata manufacture

United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Archive which previously maintained the cap’sA rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron shoulder patch, constructed of white machine embroidery in the shape of an eagle with open wings clutching a stem of laurels and a grouping of five lightning bolts, surmounted by E. S. embroidered at the top, on a dark blue wool core and a black cotton backer, measuring 70 mm (w) x 78 mm (l). Footnote: The Eagle Squadrons were three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF), formed with volunteer pilots