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ARTIFACT:
Circa 1971 United States Navy Beach Jumper Unit 1, Team 13 pocket patch made in Saigon. The center of the patch shows a red, embroidered number "1" behind a mask and surrounding it reads: "BEACH JUMPER UNIT USN TEAM 13". The Beach Jumpers engaged in electronic warfare, PSYOPS or psychological warfare, tactical cover, and deception. The Beach Jumpers employed the USS Iwo Jima and USS Tripoli as naval platforms for operations.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1971
SIZE:
Approximately 3-5/8" x 3-1/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Embroidered nylon canvas, cotton/silk/polyester threads, muslin backing
ATTACHMENT:
N/A
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAX16 LBGEX9/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): The patch shows minor wear, scrapbook paper remnants on reverse, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
