Question about the Chennault insignia

[Anonymous]

I have looked at several photo's at various ages of this patch. Question, does it look like there is a black trace line around the star? also noticed the fourth leg under the belly, that is not normally seen due to chipping. In all pictures I have not noticed pronounced claws.

 

[zoomer]

I do see a trace around the star. Helps it to pop out from the blue ground.

 

[Silver Surfer]

high intensity b&w flash [look at the shadow under the subjects chin]. because the star is a sewn on piece of leather, it casts a shadow. the paw claws were probably painted on as often they were. thus they were, along with the tigers stripes, the first to rub off due to seat harness abrasion.

 

[Anonymous]

The star is painted on, I have a close up of the museum pic, but am trying to find back info when the patch was less distressed.