1980-1981 USS Philadelphia (SSN-690) World Cruise Submarine Jacket Patch

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  • 1980-1981 USS Philadelphia (SSN-690) World Cruise Submarine Jacket Patch
  • 1980-1981 USS Philadelphia (SSN-690) World Cruise Submarine Jacket Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a jacket patch for the 1980-1981 world cruise of the United States Navy USS Philadelphia (SSN-690), a nuclear attack submarine. The Philadelphia was launched from Groton, Connecticut on October 19, 1974, serving for exactly 33 years. The patch shows an eagle flying over the globe and has a red rope border.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1980-1981.

SIZE:

Approximately 5-1/8" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Fully embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads.

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. MBCX05 LHEX1/13 SBEX6/13

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The patch shows hardly any wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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