Description
1970's VMFA-314 United States Marine Corps Jacket Patch, US made. The Marine Fighter Attack Squadron, also known as the "Black Knights" flew the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom during the 1970's. In September 1970, VMFA-314 ended forty-nine months of deployed combat operations and received the Meritorious Unit Commendation for its outstanding performance. Patch reads: BLACK KNIGHTS and depicts the squadron emblem of a knights helmet and designation VMFA-314.
VINTAGE:Circa 1970's
SIZE:5" x 4-3/4"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Embroidered on twill, silk/cotton/polyester threads.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a collection of USMC jacket patches which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TREX14 LIEX11/14
CONDITION:9- (Excellent+): Patch shows little to no wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.