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ARTIFACT:
This is a souvenir patch for the United States Navy research submarine USS Albacore AGSS-569. The Albacore was launched on August 1, 1953 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in (Portsmouth, NH/Kittery, Maine). Albacore was the first submarine to model what is now termed the "Albacore hull". She was decommissioned December 9, 1972 and is now a museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The patch is embroidered with the ship's motto Praenuntius futuri (Forerunner of the future).
VINTAGE:
Circa 1990s or early 2000s.
SIZE:
Approximately 4-1/2" in height and 4-1/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Twill embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads.
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LAHX7/12 SAHX5/14
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The patch shows virtually no wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
