Looking for a little help with this patch .

[B-Man2]

Hi guys
Looking for a little help with trying to identify a patch based on the stitch hole patterns in an original Aero A2. If anyone has any ideas please comment on the photos.
Thanks in advance for any help you may offer.

 

[B-Man2]

Took some photos of the lining stitch holes as they appear to be clearer. You just have to reverse the view when trying to determine what patch was sewn on.

 

[Micawber]

Is it me or do I see two sets of stitch holes suggesting two different patches may have been fitted. Probably my eyes playing tricks.

 

[B-Man2]

Is it me or do I see two sets of stitch holes suggesting two different patches may have been fitted. Probably my eyes playing tricks.

Steve
I dont think so, I only see one set when I look at the lining .

 

[Pa12]

Took some photos of the lining stitch holes as they appear to be clearer. You just have to reverse the view when trying to determine what patch was sewn on. View attachment 138029View attachment 138031

Chicago blackhawks?

 

[Pa12]

Just kidding. Like finding shapes in the clouds , it’s the first thing that came to mind. Mind you, I haven’t followed hockey since there was twelve teams, they wore short pants and no helmets

 

[Pa12]

Took some photos of the lining stitch holes as they appear to be clearer. You just have to reverse the view when trying to determine what patch was sewn on. View attachment 138029View attachment 138031

Maybe you could make a tracing on paper and cut it out. Might be easier to recognize the shape when you’re looking at patches.

 

[B-Man2]

Maybe you could make a tracing on paper and cut it out. Might be easier to recognize the shape when you’re looking at patches.

That’s a good idea . Have to get some tracing paper .

 

[bseal]

73rd Fighter Squadron, Barflies.

 

[B-Man2]

73rd Fighter Squadron, Barflies.

At first I thought you were joking but after I looked at the patch , it’s very close but I think that there’s a couple of small differences between the patch and the stitch marks . But good call !!
Any opinions on this one ?

 

[Chandler]

I think the design is great, but I agree that it's not a great fit to your outline.

 

[Silver Surfer]

There are two sets of ghost stitching . The second going through the center in a curve, and doubling up on the left side. However, this does not indicate two different patches were stitched on the jacket to my eyes. It looks like a multi piece construction patch was stitched on and some of the stitching was done to attach two pieces together, while attaching it to the jacket. The curvature of the inside stitching is something like the eye on one of the night fighters patches…….sorta.

 

[B-Man2]

Is it me or do I see two sets of stitch holes suggesting two different patches may have been fitted. Probably my eyes playing tricks.

My apologies Steve … I now see what Silver Surfer and you are referring to .

 

[Chandler]

There are two sets of ghost stitching . The second going through the center in a curve, and doubling up on the left side. However, this does not indicate two different patches were stitched on the jacket to my eyes. It looks like a multi piece construction patch was stitched on and some of the stitching was done to attach two pieces together, while attaching it to the jacket. The curvature of the inside stitching is something like the eye on one of the night fighters patches…….sorta.

I see what you're seeing on the outside of the jacket, but not on the lining.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

It’s look like a big patch, perhaps those extra stitches have one function, keep the patch stay at where it should be.

 

[Erwin]

I assume it could be a version of the 326th Bomber Squadron patch, just assuming. Something like:

plus here is an outstanding piece

shape is a bit similar to those from the 326th Bomber Squadron.

 

[Chandler]

@B-Man2 -- there's an angular left and right side to the bottom of your outline that I haven't seen in any of the suggestions so far. Not to mention only one real "node" breaking the circumference of your patch's outline.

So many groups, so many squadrons.

 

[YoungMedic]

I assume it could be a version of the 326th Bomber Squadron patch, just assuming. Something like:
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plus here is an outstanding piece

shape is a bit similar to those from the 326th Bomber Squadron.

Wow! I think that is extremely close! Nice job!

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

 

[B-Man2]

Guys
Thanks so much for all of your help with this. The jacket has an original name tag on it so now I need to do some research and see if I can find my guy on some kind of crew list or document from these bomber groups .
Thanks for your patience and time .