Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pacific Theater Blood Chit - Chinese National Flag US Civil War There is also still some

There is also still some of the yellow "gold" paint highlighting on the "menuki" on the grip and on the cherry blossom on the pommel

The idea was that a serviceman captured or shot down behind enemy lines should have a map to help him find his way to safety if he escaped or

however it is missing the bolt face

however we have made no attempt to clean this

There are a few tiny dents in the edge

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pacific Theater Blood Chit - Chinese National Flag US Civil War There is also still someOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is an excellent condition, original pectin treated silk blood chit. It bears a World War Two printed Chinese National Flag with Chinese Characters and a temple stamp. It measures approximately 7 inches by 9 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 W 67700, and these are part of the standard contents