Patch, Military
Object number2016.30.16
Date1943-1945
MediumFabric
Credit LineGift of Barbara Pontello
DescriptionNearly circular embroidered patch. Design consists of blue background with white star with a red circle at center and gold wings above the star. Patch is backed with off-white woven material.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.438 × 2.5 × 0.125 in. (6.2 × 6.4 × 0.3 cm)Inscriptions
Historical NotesThis Army Air Forces WWII shoulder sleeve insignia belonged to Aldo Pontello (known as Norman,) who was a pilot in the European Campaign and flew multiple missions over Germany. Antonio Pontello of Horning, PA, and his three sons, Alfred, Aldo, and Roy, served the Allied forces in various capacities during WWII. Antonio, an Italian immigrant and coal miner, was too old for the draft, so he served stateside as auxiliary military police patrolling the Allegheny Country Airport. Antonio's three sons each served in the military: one as a pilot, one as a paratrooper, and one as infantry. His son Aldo, known as Norman, was a pilot in the European Campaign and flew multiple missions over Germany; the WWII uniform pieces belonged to him.
Previous owner
Norman Aldo Pontello
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United States Army Air Forces
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