Circa 1920s US Volunteer Life Saving Corps (USVLSC) Auxiliary Chenille Swim Suit Patch

This is a circa 1920s chenille patch for the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps (USVLSC) auxiliary. The USVLSC existed in fifteen states where there were no federally-run life-saving stations and acted to supplement the U. S. Life Saving Service. The patch is in wool felt with looped blue embroidery making up the oars and anchor of the design.

Circa 1920s.

Approximately 4-7/16" in height and 3-1/2" in width.

Wool felt embroidered in looped cotton threads, muslin backing.

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This is from a United States Coast Guard collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX12 LAAEX3/12 SAJJX6/12

7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows some light wear and some very slight yellowing.

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