1970s USMC Marine Air Group 26 (MAG-26) Jacket Patch

This is a United States Marine Corps Marine Air Group 26 (MAG-26) jacket patch. MAG-26 was designated as such on March 1, 1959, and sections of the group participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis and Iran hostage rescue attempt. The patch is triangular with a rope-design border and shows a palm tree next to an aircraft carrier. Across the middle is a golden wing bearing the number 26 within a red diamond.

Circa 1970s.

Approximately 5" in height and 5-5/8" in width.

Fully embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads, muslin backing.

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This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCX03 LFJX1/12

8 (Excellent-): The patch shows little wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.