Original U.S. WWII “Thirsty 13th” 13th Troop Carrier Squadron Embroidered Patch IMA Merchandise giving information about the pilot

giving information about the pilot it was issued to

most likely because it got in the way

The entire shell was overpainted during arsenal refurbishing

The original khaki suspension is mostly retained but the sweatband is all gone

Original U.S. WWII “Thirsty 13th” 13th Troop Carrier Squadron Embroidered Patch IMA Merchandise giving information about the pilotOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent original embroidered "pocket patch" of the famed 13th Troop Carrier Squadron, better known by its wartime nickname, the "Thirsty 13th." The large circular patch features the squadron's whimsical insignia of a winged beer bottle flying through the sky, a design that reflected the unit's distinctive esprit de corps while serving in the South Pacific during the Second World War. Measuring