Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a 1970s Japanese-made patch for the United States Navy nuclearÐpowered ballistic missile submarine USS Francis Scott Key SSBN-65She was launched from Groton, Connecticut on April 23, 1966 and was decommissioned in September 1993.
VINTAGE:Circa 1970s.
SIZE:Approximately 5" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/polyester threads, mesh 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. VAJX05 LDEX1/12 SDJX6/13
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The patch has virtually no wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.