Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a submarine patch for the USS George Washington Carver (SSBN-656), a ballistic missile submarine. The George Washington Carver was launched from Newport News, Virginia on August 14, 196She was decommissioned in 1993.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1970s.
SIZE:Approximately 4-7/8" in height and 3-3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silky cotton embroidered in cotton/polyester threads, mesh backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:The patch you receive will either be the one pictured or one in very similar condition. This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LCEX4/12 SCEX9/13
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The patch shows hardly any wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.