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This is a circa 1960s jacket patch for the United States Navy USS George Bancroft (SSBN-643), a nuclear ballistic submarine. The George Bancroft was launched at Groton, Connecticut on March 20, 1965 and decommissioned in 199The patch reads PAX PER SCIENTIAM (Peace through science).
VINTAGE:Circa 1960s.
SIZE:Approximately 4-7/8" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: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. VBX13 LDIX2/13 SCGX6/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows some light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.