#79 • 5th Air Force Japanese Occupation Memorial Silk Trapunto

Part of TRENCH ART & WWI Memorabilia (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Category: United States

5th Air Force Japanese Occupation Memorial Silk Trapunto. 18.5" x 22.5" framed dimensions; on blue silk with elaborate silk and metallic thread padded embroidery depicting crossed US flags with an eagle above and 5th Air Force insignia in the center; oval vignettes below have embroidered depiction of Mount Fuji in the center, flanked by photos of the unit HQ sign for "24th Artillery / MP Battery" and a Military Policeman wearing a white helmet liner, in service kit with armband, belt with .45 automatic, and baton.  Embroidered text: "IN REMEMBRANCE OF MY STAY IN JAPAN", and "FUKUOKA JAPAN 1949".  Has some schmutz on the glass, but the silk artwork itself appears to be in excellent condition, and was luckily not displayed in UV light, as it retains good strong color. Estimate: $150 - $250