This premium was briefly issued in late 1939/early 1940 in Action Comics and Superman comic books and was obtained by recruiting three friends to join the Supermen of America Club. Large 5.5" dia. emblem/patch is one of the very earliest Superman premiums and was originally advertised as a "Superman Emblem." Unlike other similar patches which are just felt, this is made of two thin layers of felt and sandwiched between these layers is a thin sheet of cardboard, which gives the patch a high degree of stiffness although it flexes under pressure. Front has choice silk-screened design featuring classic image of Superman breaking chains surrounded by "Supermen Of America - Action Comics" text. This is variety w/fleshtone coloring on face/hands and yellow border "S" chest symbol. Evenly aged w/scattered handling creases, some of which break color along left side of Superman and across his arm. These are somewhat less noticeable when flat. VG overall, but color and design remain strong. There are far fewer emblems than copies of Action Comics #1, w/only about a dozen known examples. One of the rarest and most desirable Superman premiums. Danny Fuchs Collection.