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Blood Chits, designed to provide rapid identification of a downed flyer in China in World war two.

Blood Chits, also called Identification or Rescue Flags, were designed to provide rapid identification of a downed flyer and facilitate assistance from local allies encountered.. A 'blood chit' issued to the American Volunteer Group :Flying Tigers. The Chinese characters read vertically from right to left: This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort. Soldiers and civilians, one and all, should rescue, protect, and provide him medical care.
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Blood Chits, designed to provide rapid identification of a downed flyer in China in World war two.
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Blood Chits, also called Identification or Rescue Flags, were designed to provide rapid identification of a downed flyer and facilitate assistance from local allies encountered.. A 'blood chit' issued to the American Volunteer Group :Flying Tigers. The Chinese characters read vertically from right to left: This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort. Soldiers and civilians, one and all, should rescue, protect, and provide him medical care.
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4012 x 5227 px | 60.0 MB
Print size:
34.0 x 44.3 cm | 13.4 x 17.4 in (300 dpi)
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