{"product_id":"usaaf-6th-air-force-embroidered-patch-wwii-large-ship-3-1-8-2-7-8-sew-on","title":"USAAF 6th Air Force Embroidered Patch WWII Large Ship 3‑1\/8\" × 2‑7\/8\" Sew‑On","description":"Vintage United States Army Air Forces 6th Air Force shoulder sleeve insignia, WWII era, featuring the desirable “large ship” variant. This hexagonal embroidered patch displays the classic winged white star with red center disc positioned above a stylized sailing ship, symbolizing the command’s mission over maritime regions. Activated in 1942, the 6th Air Force was headquartered in the Panama Canal Zone and played a critical role in defending the canal and protecting Caribbean shipping lanes. \u003cbr\u003eSourced from an Army Navy Surplus Store.\u003cbr\u003eSold as a novelty collectible patch, not intended for regulation uniform wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFEATURES\u003cbr\u003e- Unit: 6th Air Force\u003cbr\u003e- Branch: United States Army Air Forces (USAAF)\u003cbr\u003e- Era: World War II\u003cbr\u003e- Variant: Large ship design\u003cbr\u003e- Construction: Embroidered\u003cbr\u003e- Style: Hexagonal full‑color insignia\u003cbr\u003e- Symbolism: Winged star, red center disc, sailing ship\u003cbr\u003e- Size: 3.125 in × 2.875 in\u003cbr\u003e- Attachment: Sew‑On\u003cbr\u003e- Source: Army Navy Surplus Store\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Army Navy Surplus Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53380305092907,"sku":"342 - Letter 01321 - 6th Air Force Patch","price":8.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/5064\/4011\/files\/d7ba176e-d2de-4be6-b802-4c21e8810b32.jpg?v=1778102091","url":"https:\/\/www.sweetdealalabama.com\/products\/usaaf-6th-air-force-embroidered-patch-wwii-large-ship-3-1-8-2-7-8-sew-on","provider":"Sweet Deal Alabama LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}