Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pacific Theater Blood Chit with Temple Stamp- Chinese National Flag - Low Number 269 U.S. Edged Weapons maker of many of these

maker of many of these bayonets

with some discoloration of the gold due to oxidation

The maker stamp is mostly present but faded for K

They were equipped with wire clasps

There is evidence in a section of a letter (excerpt below) from Alex Marks in the Radio Corp factory (Alex was the son of William Marks

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pacific Theater Blood Chit with Temple Stamp- Chinese National Flag - Low Number 269 U.S. Edged Weapons maker of many of theseOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is an excellent condition, original pectin treated silk blood chit. It bears a World War Two painted Chinese National Flag with Chinese Characters and a temple stamp. It measures approximately 8 1 4 inches by 11 inches. This would have been stitched to the back or inside lining of a U. S. Aviator flight jacket. This example is marked with identification number 269, a very early number, and these are part of