Army Aviation Unit Patch

[Jareth]

This patch is similar to a unit patch of army 9th flight division but has extra kanji in front & different color combo. Any help identifying is appreciated

[ghp95134]

Looks like a very (Western?) stylized interpretation:

洋羽
Ocean Wings
Western-style Wings

洋: ocean; Western
--Guy

[Nick Komiya]

As Guy said, it looks like an American's interpretation of the kanji 翔, meaning to soar, taken out of the 9th Division Patch in Nakata's book and garnished with added gibberish to the left. The character lacks flow and rhythm of Japanese strokes typical in western interpretations.

[Jareth]

Thanks to you both

[Nick Komiya]

Click here to see how the faker got it all wrong from the very first stroke.

[ghp95134]

Click here to see how the faker got it all wrong from the very first stroke.

Nick,

I love that "Kanji Stroke Order" site; you brought it to my attention a couple of years back and I've used it quite a bit.

Thanks!
--Guy

[Jareth]

Patch being returned for refund. Thanks !!

[arisakadogs]

This forum is a great place to go for information, even if you don't like the answer. Thanks Guy & Nick!