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This is a 1952 cruise patch for the United States Navy 19th Carrier Group (CVG-19) from Pilot Bill Rice. The patch reads 19 KOREA and shows symbols for squadrons VA-55, VF-192, VF-193 and VA-195.
VINTAGE:Circa 1952.
SIZE:About 10" in height and 3-3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Multi-piece felt and cotton patch embroidered in gold bullion and multi-colored silk/cotton threads with muslin backing.
MARKINGS:Handwriting of Bill Rice on reverse.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJJX09 LBIEX4/10 SBJJX11/14
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine): Patch shows several small holes in felt but has a great design.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.