Circa 1970 USCGC Cutter Westwind (WAGB-281) IBSEC Det. 13 Jacket Patch
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Circa 1970 USCGC Cutter Westwind (WAGB-281) IBSEC Det. 13 Jacket Patch

Code: z99cgp70013


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1970 jacket patch for the United States Coast Guard Cutter Westwind (WAGB-281), IBSEC (Aviation) Detachment 13. Westwind was a Wind-Class icebreaker launched on March 31, 1943. The patch reads GREENLAND SUMMER SURVEYS ARCTIC FAST 70 and shows a black cat and a pair of dice at its center

VINTAGE: Circa 1970.

SIZE: Approximately 5-7/8" in height and 5-1/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully embroidered with cotton/poly/silk embroidery thread. mesh backing.

ATTACHMENT: To be sewn onto garment.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEX04 LAAEX SAAEX9/13

CONDITION: 10- (Near Mint): Little to no wear.

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