Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pacific Theater Blood Chit with Temple Stamp - Painted Chinese National Flag British Uniform Stitched onto the peak is

Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a black wool backer bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire NSKK-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile SWAZ

Year of Manufacture: circa 1858

This indicates that this cap was made by the United States Quartermaster Department at the Philadelphia Depot during the fiscal year of 1892-1893

The barrel finish is a bit more well preserved

and the identity of contractor "517" is one we have not been able to identify

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pacific Theater Blood Chit with Temple Stamp - Painted Chinese National Flag British Uniform Stitched onto the peak isOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a great condition, original pectin treated painted silk blood chit. It bears a World War Two painted Chinese National Flag with Chinese Characters and a temple stamp. It measures approximately 7 inches by 9 inches. This would have been stitched to the back or inside lining of a U. S. Aviator flight jacket. This example is not marked with identification number which is not unheard of. These are part of