1958 Det. C USS Shangri-La VAW-11 "Ashford's Aces" Japanese-Made Jacket Patch
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1958 Det. C USS Shangri-La VAW-11 "Ashford's Aces" Japanese-Made Jacket Patch

Code: z99usnsq90011vaw


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ARTIFACT: This is great large circa 1968 Japanese-made Detachment C, USS Shangri-La VAW-11 (Carrier Airborne Early Warning, Squadron 11) jacket patch. The squadron was redesignated from Composite Squadron VC-11 in July 1956, and served on the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La. The patch reads "Ashford's Aces", a nickname giving a nod to the squadron's lieutenant commander, Bob Ashford. The patch shows a pelican flying at the center of four ace playing cards.

VINTAGE: Circa 1958.

SIZE: Approximately 5-3/8" in diameter with 5-5/8" by 7/8" rocker.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads, muslin 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. RHJM13 LAIEX5/13 SAIEX6/13

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows some light wear along the edges.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.