Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a United States Navy submarine patch for the nuclear ballistic missile submarine USS George Washington SSBN-59She was launched from Groton, Connecticut on June 9, 1959, until decommissioning in January 198The patch bears the motto PRIMUS IN PACE: First in peace.
VINTAGE:Circa 1960s.
SIZE:Approximately 5-1/2" in height and 4-7/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/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. VAJX05 LCHX1/12 SCJX6/13
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows some light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.