{"product_id":"ecusson-militaire-ancien-armee-de-lair-brode-dore-vintage-grade","title":"Vintage embroidered gold air force military patch rank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed visual description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe military badge shown in the photo is an old, typical rank insignia worn on uniforms. It is a rectangular badge with a dark background, adorned with two horizontal golden stripes, carefully embroidered. The stripes, parallel and regular, are separated by a black space, giving the whole a strong legibility and a sober style, characteristic of military ranks. The whole is mounted on a textile support with visible weave, suggesting a period use and a traditional embroidery manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden finish of the stripes contrasts sharply with the black background, allowing for quick identification of the rank, probably used within the Air Force or a similar military institution. No additional logo, text or mark is visible on the front. The embroidery work is clean, with no visible threads or defects on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge is photographed on a white fabric, which highlights the dark shade of the support and the golden sheen of the stripes. The edges of the fabric are clean, and the whole presents a regular shape without deformation. This type of embroidered insignia is usually sewn on the uniform, on the shoulder or sleeve, to indicate the wearer's rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe style and execution technique evoke a production prior to recent iron-on fabrications, which suggests a vintage or antique period, consistent with the keywords provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The insignia shows good overall preservation on the visible side, without marked wear, tear or major alteration of the golden thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Gold embroidered stripes on a dark background are used in many armies to distinguish the ranks of officers and non-commissioned officers. In the French Air Force, the system of horizontal stripes allows for quick identification of rank, each number and arrangement of stripes corresponding to a precise rank (here, two stripes typically evoke the rank of lieutenant or equivalent depending on the period and the branch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller, to guarantee the security of your purchase until reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: military insignia, embroidered stripe, air force rank, vintage badge, old patch, gold stripe, textile insignia, military embroidery, uniform stripe, air force epaulet, vintage patch, military badge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302946492743,"sku":"8dbcfcc9-73bb-4fa7-a8dc-7f377d754bc7-PA2.63","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_52101aeb-9322-4b11-a76b-40ab7c1cc473.jpg?v=1783403161","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ecusson-militaire-ancien-armee-de-lair-brode-dore-vintage-grade","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}