United States 5th Air Force Korean Patch

A Korean USAAF 5th Air Force patch in bullion thread. Edges have small nips to the edges, tarnishing on the bullion with air and service wear.Measures 3 1/2' tall x 2 3/4'During the Korean War, the United States Air Force's 5th Air Force relocated its headquarters to South Korea in December 1950 to oversee combat operations, playing a vital role in the conflict and the establishment of the Republic of Korea Air Force. After the war, it remained in the region, supporting various missions and acting as the air component for the U.S. and South Korean combined air command, with a continued presence in South Korea to deter North Korean aggression