Circa 1965 USS Lafayette (SSBN-616) Submarine Patch
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Circa 1965 USS Lafayette (SSBN-616) Submarine Patch

Code: z99usnsubp60616ssbn


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is an early submarine patch for the USS Lafayette (SSBN-616), the primary ship of her class of ballistic missile submarines. The Lafayette was launched from Groton, Connecticut on May 8, 1962, and christened by then-First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. She was decommissioned in 1991.

VINTAGE: Circa 1965.

SIZE: Approximately 4-1/2" in diameter (not 100% round).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Twill embroidered in cotton/polyester threads, mesh backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LCEX4/12 SCEX7/14

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The patch shows some light wear and small areas of minor discoloration.

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