Vtg Original U. S. Korean War USAF Cloth Embroidered Patch UN Forces Blood Chit

The product is a vintage original U. Korean War USAF cloth embroidered patch UN Forces Blood Chit. Blood chits were used by U. Aviators as a way of communicating with non-English-speaking people.

Made of leather, cotton, silk, or rayon, they served as a safe-conduct pass for a downed aviator in need of help from local people. This blood chit used during the Korean War is fabric embroidered with the U. Flag, Japanese, Korean and the UN flag. Normally it would have been accompanied with text that read.

I do not speak your language. Misfortune forces me to seek your assistance in obtaining food, shelter and protection from the communists. I will do my best to see that no harm comes to you.

My government will reward you. The patch dates back to the Korean War (1950-53) and features a design representing flags of multiple countries as well as denoting the pilot was from the UN and not an army. It is a collectible item within the militaria theme, showcasing historical significance from the period. The item you will receive is the item pictured. Please consider the photos as part of the description.