Circa 1947 USN Attack Squadron 16-A (VA-16A) Jacket Patch as Deployed on USS Antietam
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This is a large and colorful circa 1947 United States Navy VT-16A jacket patch as deployed on the USS Antietam. The patch shows a plane against a vivid yellow sky doing a perfect and leisurely swan dive while under attack.
VINTAGE:Circa 1947.
SIZE:Approximately 5-3/16" in height and 5-5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in silk/cotton threads.
MARKINGS:BURNS- written on reverse.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAIEX11 LFIEX5/11
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The patch shows some light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.