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This is a Japanese-made jacket patch for the United States Marine Corps Marine Attack Squadron (VMA-212), also known as the "Devil Cats", from when they served in Iwakuni, Japan. The ferocious cat on the patch is simultaneously biting and clawing a serpent to death.
VINTAGE:Circa 1955.
SIZE:6-1/8" length and 6-5/8" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully-embroidered in multi-colored silk/cotton threads.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEJX10 LEEJX8/10
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): Patch is moderately worn with some overall puckering.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.