United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Republic of the badge is suspended from

the badge is suspended from a laurel and oak leaf wreath

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

variation 1 with a small dimple in the centre

In mint condition

Wheeler was promoted to the rank of Corporal on September 4

United Kingdom. A Rare Royal Air Force (RAF) Eagle Squadron Shoulder Patch, c. 1941 Republic of the badge is suspended fromA 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