The Patch:  This auction is for One WWII Original 36th Fighter Squadron patch printed on thin canvas.  These patches were premiums that were given out by the Shell Oil Company to people who purchased war bond stamps at their service stations.   I have included images of both sides of this patch so you can see its condition.  It is guaranteed to be authentic.  

The History:  The war savings stamps introduced during World War II were released in five different denominations – 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, one dollar, and five dollars, all featuring a Minuteman statue. These stamps were purchased at face value and earned no interest. Individuals accumulated their war savings stamps in various collection booklets provided with the purchase of a stamp. Filled collection booklets could later be used to purchase Series E war bonds. For example, a full 25-cent booklet contained 75 stamps and was worth $18.75, which was the initial price of a $25 war bond. Thus, a full 25-cent booklet would be exchanged for a $25 war bond with a time to maturity of ten years.  The Shell Oil Company gave away replica squadron insignia to patrons who purchased war bond stamps at their locations.

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The Shipping: Shipping will be $1.45 for buyers in the United States. I will combine shipping if you wait for my invoice. I Ship World Wide. Shipping will be $2.90 for all orders that are less than $30.00 in total value. All orders that total more than $30.00 must be sent via Parcel Post. This costs $19.00 and includes tracking.  The buyer is responsible for ALL customs costs that are added by your country.  I will not falsify information on a customs form.  Please do not ask.

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Some of these patches have been used. If an item is listed as used it may be sewn on, have some dirt on it or have loose threads. I try not to post items with excessive wear because I want you to get good quality items. I try to post good photos of each item but they get shrunk down when they appear in the listing. If you have any questions about condition, please ask me. I can email you the original photo and can make larger scans if you give me enough time. Please ask. I will be happy to give you as much information as I can about an item so that you can make an informed decision about the item before bidding. Thank you for looking at my auction and I hope you will bid.

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