BEING RESEARCHED - 1930's-40's USN Jacket Patch Jesters VF4-B - NOT FOR SALE

Great 1930's - 40's United States Navy jacket patch. Unidentified, most likely circa 1947 - 1948 VF4-B which became VF-42 in 194The patch shows a jester wearing a red checkered hat with ears that depict a sight target and possibly a missile and above him reads: "JESTERS" and beneath reads: "VF-4 FLT-42"

Circa 1930's - 1940's

Approximately 4 ¾" x 5"

Embroidered, cotton/polyester/silk threads, gauze backing

To be sewn on.

None.

This is from a collection of unidentified items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until identified. MABEY15 LX7/15 SFEJX11/16

6+ (Fine&emdash;Very Fine): The patch shows moderate wear and soiling, has been removed from uniform leaving loose threads around edges, gauze backing shows small areas of separation, the reverse shows minor glue residue.

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