522nd Fighter Bomber Squadron Patch?

[bellumbill]

Hello all! Does anyone have a good photo of an original WWII 522nd Fighter Bomber Squadron patch? I have one but it is pretty blurry. Thank you!

Best,
Bill K.

 

[B-Man2]

is this it ?

 

[B-Man2]

Or this one?

 

[bellumbill]

Neither actually - the patch looks like this - sadly this is the clearest photo I have, I was hoping that someone might have something more clear or even an original. Thanks! Bill K.

 

[B-Man2]

Nothing like anything that’s listed for the 522.
Are you sure that’s a 522 patch ? Just asking .

 

[bellumbill]

Yes - check this link, scroll down about halfway they show a 522nd pilot and a close up shot of his A2 with this patch. My guess is this is an earlier possibly "un-authorized" patch? But not sure, but it was worn by this squadron that was awarded FIVE DUCS in WWII !! Best, Bill

27th_FG

 

[B-Man2]

Yes - check this link, scroll down about halfway they show a 522nd pilot and a close up shot of his A2 with this patch. My guess is this is an earlier possibly "un-authorized" patch? But not sure, but it was worn by this squadron that was awarded FIVE DUCS in WWII !! Best, Bill

27th_FG

I see that . You’re probably spot on regarding the “ unauthorized “. May have been one of the groups in the 522, that had it made in country .

 

[Yardstick]

Here are the 2 images I have of the unofficial design and one of the original, which may or may not be of WWII vintage.

 

[bellumbill]

Yardstick, THANK YOU! Best, Bill K.

 

[B-Man2]

Yardstick, THANK YOU! Best, Bill K.

Might consider having @Yardstick make you one .

 

[bellumbill]

Might consider having @Yardstick make you one .

I believe I had asked him in the past, but I do not think he does them for others, just himself? I especially LOVE his embroidered patches!! Best, Bill K.

 

[B-Man2]

I believe I had asked him in the past, but I do not think he does them for others, just himself? I especially LOVE his embroidered patches!! Best, Bill K.

Shame as he does fantastic work.
If you’re in the US there are a few guys who can duplicate that patch for you and are on this forum . If you live in Europe … Ties in Germany and Vera do great work as well .

 

[bellumbill]

Oh yes I already have someone working on the patch for me! Thx

 

[EMBLEMHUNTER]

Here are the 2 images I have of the unofficial design and one of the original, which may or may not be of WWII vintage.

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Was this last one at bottom (Fireball/disc) used during WW2 or post war ???????

 

[EMBLEMHUNTER]

Was this last one at bottom (Fireball/disc) used during WW2 or post war ???????

Bottom patch design wasn't approved until 1951, so I don't think it was used during WW2 .