Hello, I have found myself in the same situation lately.
I love to use the US army Heraldry site
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/
And I use "United States Military Patch Guide: Guide to United States
Military Shoulder Sleeve Insignia" by J.L.Pete Morgan (c)2002
When I am really stuck I use google web and google images. Lucky for you
you know the squadron, that should help in the goolge sites.
I believe the ribbon bar should be on the proper left side of the jacket,
the right usually has the name tag and metal edged ribbon bars
There is also another book we are working on getting, I don't know the full
info but it is an Officers Uniform Guide.
I hope this has helped. If you send pictures I may be able to help further.
Marielle
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Marielle Fortier
Museum Registrar
Vermont
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>From: Anne Lane <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Army Air Corps Patch
>Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 16:52:51 -0400
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>Hello - I'm looking for some help in identifying a patch that is sewn
>above the right pocket of a uniform jacket that belonged to a radio
>operator in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. This man was a member of
>the 447th Bombardment Squadron of the 8th Air Force, flew missions over
>Germany in a B-17. The patch is a wide diamond of olive drab on which is
>embroidered in bright gold a ring with an eagle perched in it. The eagle
>stands on the bottom of the ring with his wings spread beyond it on
>either side; he is looking to his right. And while I have your
>attention, there are two sets of wings on the lapels of the jacket - one
>is on a round backing, the other is just the wings, and each has a
>vertical propeller in the center. And, if I still have your attention,
>am I correct in thinking that the ribbon bar should be pinned above the
>left pocket, not on the flap of the right? And that the Air Medal should
>appear at the left end (or proper right) of the bar?
>
>Many thanks,
>
>Anne
>
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