1) AVG 1st Pursuit Squadron patch, hand embroidered with a "winged tiger on V" device on a red field, with "A.V.G." above and "1st PUR.SQD" below, and a blue border with Chinese markings, mounted on a board backing. An included note states it was acquired as part of a collection in London, England, "theater made, and probably one of a kind", and "probably ex-Pistole" (Larry Pistole, author of "Pictoral History of the Flying Tigers" and noted collector of AVG artifacts). 2) China-Burma-India shield patch, with embroidered stars on a blue field on a red and white ribbon. An included note states that it made by hand in India by an American serviceman. 3) AVG patch, embroidered winged tiger on a blue field, with Chinese text above and "AVG" below. Similar to an example in "Pictoral History of the Flying Tigers." 4) Grouping of medals and related items, including a U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal and a 1st AVG photo ID for George Folk Walters, who is identified as a clerk with the AVG and later a Yeoman aboard the battle damage repair vessel USS Diomedes (ARB-11). The ID bears the signature of Claire Chennault, leader of the Flying Tigers. Also included, but not individually identified, are two "flying tiger" pins, World War II medal, American Defense medal, and the Bronze Star. Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection

Fine overall, with wear appropriate to age on the patches.