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ARTIFACT:
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This is a 1970s patch for the United States Navy's USS Billfish SSN-676, a nuclear attack submarine. Philadelphia was launched from Groton, Connecticut on May 1, 1970, and decommissioned in 199The patch shows two fish with "swords" crossed above a missile.
VINTAGE:Circa 1970s.
SIZE:Approximately 4-5/8" in height and 4-1/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/polyester threads, mesh backing, tape only to secure embroidery "tail".
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. RFV05 LBCX1/12 SAIX6/13
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The patch shows some almost no wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.