{"product_id":"wwii-u-s-civil-defense-air-raid-warden-embroidered-patch-citizens-defense-corps","title":"WWII U.S. Civil Defense Air Raid Warden Embroidered Patch-Citizens Defense Corps.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Civil Defense Air Raid Warden insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, used by members of the wartime Citizens Defense Corps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe patch features the official Air Raid Warden emblem consisting of a red-and-white striped warning triangle set inside a blue circular field. During World War II, civilian Air Raid Wardens were an important part of the American home-front defense system. Wardens helped organize blackout precautions, reported bomb or air-raid damage, assisted civilians during alerts and emergencies, and helped coordinate local civil-defense activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully embroidered cloth example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with bold blue, red and white coloration. The reverse displays the original embroidery construction and backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is very good for its age, showing minor edge wear, loose threads and normal storage\/handling wear. Colors remain particularly strong. Please review photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43714094399565,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/64CFADA1-8A57-4732-9DE2-1EF0FC89B017.jpg?v=1788372636","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-u-s-civil-defense-air-raid-warden-embroidered-patch-citizens-defense-corps","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}