Description
Circa 1967 United States Navy Binh Thuy Vietnam Flotilla 5 and Haltron 3 B.B.T.S. (support facility) pocket patch made in Saigon by Cheap Charlies. The center of the patch shows a crossed hook and spear with the letters: "B.B.T.S" and the outer blue border reads: "BINH THUY VIET NAM FLOT 5 AND HAL. 3"
VINTAGE:Circa 1967.
SIZE:Approximately 3-7/8" in height x 3-7/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Embroidered cotton, silk/polyester/cotton threads, muslin and paper backing
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto garment.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEX16 LABEX10/16 SABEX02/21
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear and soiling, the colors remain bright, light adhesive residue on reverse, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.