Two of the three patches bear a design featuring an American star over a shield with wings numbered "10". One patch is bullion embroidered felt with a detached but included leather ring border. The other is embroidered leather with "1st AIR COMMANDOS" in an integral rocker on top. Established in 1943, the 1st Air Commandos operated in support of the Chindit forces behind the lines in Burma in a variety of aviation roles, including transport, casualty evacuation, air supremacy and ground attack. During their service in the CBI Theater, the 1st Air Commandos were credited as innovators in air assault as well as the first unit to use a helicopter in combat and is recognized as one of the predecessor units of the modern First Special Operations Wing. The third patch is leather-on-leather construction, with a black question mark on a round brown field with a black border; this insignia is associated with the 319th Troop Carrier Squadron (Commando), which provided aerial resupply, airlift, and parachute/glider support to the Chindits and Merrill's Marauders in the CBI Theater. Provenance: The Putnam Green/Sycamore Collection