Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a circa 1970s or 1980s United States Navy jacket patch for VA-22 (Attack Squadron 22). Redesignated from Fighting Squadron 63 (VF-63) to VA-22 in 1959, the new group added a scroll to the original "Fighting Redcock" patch design. The patch shows a dive-bombing red rooster. This patch was made in the Philippines.
VINTAGE:Circa 1970s-1980s.
SIZE:Approximately 6-1/2" in height and 4-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/polyester thread.
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. ebay MBJX13 LGEX9/13
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The patch shows little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.