United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Republic of an Army Gold Cross

an Army Gold Cross

above dual oak leaves and acorns

An prime example

designer marked "HUNT" (Dora de Pedery-Hunt) on the reverse

United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Republic of an Army Gold CrossA rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron shoulder patch, constructed of white machine embroidery in the shape of an eagle with open wings clutching a stem of laurels and a grouping of five lightning bolts, surmounted by E. S. embroidered at the top, on a dark blue wool core and a black cotton backer, measuring 70 mm (w) x 78 mm (l). Footnote: The Eagle Squadrons were three fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force (RAF), formed with volunteer pilots