1960s Submarine Patch for USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635)

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  • 1960s Submarine Patch for USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635)
  • 1960s Submarine Patch for USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635)
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a 1960s patch for the United States Navy's USS Sam Rayburn SSBN-635, a nuclear ballistic missile submarine. Rayburn was launched from Newport News, Virginia on December 20, 1963, serving until 1989.The patch shows the Capitol dome inside a star and reads MR. SAM (Rayburn was Speaker of the House for three terms).

VINTAGE:

Circa 1960s.

SIZE:

Approximately 4-7/8" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Twill 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. VGX96 LBCX1/12 SAIX6/13

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.

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