US Air Force WWII Pacific Aircrew 'Blood Chit' in Silk

1939-1945 A.D.

10 1/4 x 8 in. (14.03 grams, 26.5 x 20.5 cm).

Rectangular silk panel with printed flag and Chinese script message, with overstamps. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Footnotes

A 'blood chit' is a document carried by military personnel, addressed to civilians who may come across an armed-services member in difficulty (e.g. a shot-down pilot). It identifies the force to which the bearer belongs and displays a message requesting that the service member be rendered every assistance.

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LOT 2569