Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pacific Theater Blood Chit with Temple Stamp- Chinese National Flag - Low Number 269 U.S. Edged Weapons and fit the blade well

and fit the blade well

with some discoloration of the gold due to oxidation

There is evidence in a section of a letter (excerpt below) from Alex Marks in the Radio Corp factory (Alex was the son of William Marks

Although not specified in regulations

Podgora was part of the Italian front during the First World War

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pacific Theater Blood Chit with Temple Stamp- Chinese National Flag - Low Number 269 U.S. Edged Weapons and fit the blade wellOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is an excellent condition, original pectin treated silk blood chit. It bears a World War Two painted Chinese National Flag with Chinese Characters and a temple stamp. It measures approximately 8 1 4 inches by 11 inches. This would have been stitched to the back or inside lining of a U. S. Aviator flight jacket. This example is marked with identification number 269, a very early number, and these are part of