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WWII US AAF Thunderbird Airfield Scottsdale Patch -
This is a US World War Two patch. It was issued to personnel who worked at the Thunderbird airfield in Scottsdale, Arizona. Much of the training of pilots occurred in air bases like this one.

There was also a similar design patch of different color that was issued to personnel who worked at the Glendale, Arizona branch of Thunderbird. Today there is a school of international business running at the Glendale location. The remnants of the runway are still somehow visible.

The patch consists of a circle with a red perimeter. A Thunderbird is placed in the center. Brown backrgound.




This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US cloth insignia. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII patch worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the patches is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.

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  1. Identifying fakes and reproductions
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This US patch is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this cloth insignia. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.



If you have an interest is seeing other WWII cloth insignia, you can do so by going to our WWII US Patches identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.







PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

The value for WWII US patches and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

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Value $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Availability Rare Rare Rare Rare Rare
Invest Grade A A A A A


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