Description
ARTIFACT:
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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.