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Close Detail of 349th Squadron Patch.

Close Detail of 350th Squadron Patch.

Close Detail of 351st Squadron Patch.

Close Detail of 418th Squadron Patch.

418th Squadron Patch that belonged to Lt. Ernest A. "Doc" Kiessling.

418th Squadron Patch that belonged to Lt. Ernest A. "Doc" Kiessling.

This embroidered, English made, 418th patch is the rarest and most sought after of the 418th patches. (Photo courtesy Jack O'Leary)

This mint condition 349th patch has a slightly bluer nose (for what ever reason) than other 349th patches. If you compare it to earlier versions, you can see the ears on Pluto are different, and Mickey's face is much more like a Disney Mickey face. Also, the tail on Pluto is wider. This is the patch my dad had as well as crews got in 1945. It is a late war variation by some unknown artist. It's not as well tooled as the earlier 349th BS version. (Photo courtesy of Jack O'Leary)

349th patch belonging to DeLome Cumbaa, ROG on the Gris Smith crew. Photo courtesy of Jack O'Leary

The Ruptured Duck was a patch the serviceman was given when discharged from the service that allows him/her to wear the uniform for a period of time, travel, etc. and it was sewn on. (Courtesy of Jack O'Leary)