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ARTIFACT:
This is a rare 1959 pocket patch for the United States Navy USS Barracuda (SST-3) submarine training ship. Launched on March 2, 1951 at Groton, Connecticut, the ship only existed with the SST-3 designation for one month, in between being the Barracuda SSK-1 and the Barracuda SS-550. She was decommissioned in August 1959. The patch shows a barracuda with a conning tower on his back wearing a sailor's cap and headphones.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1959.
SIZE:
Approximately 4-3/8" in height and 3-15/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Twill embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads, mesh backing.
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. VBCX05 LHEX1/13 SHEX7/13
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent-): The patch shows only very light wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
