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ARTIFACT:
This is an Extremely rare World War II United States Marine Corps VMB 613 Jacket Patch depicting a yellow winged, 'aviator' monkey riding a missile while firing a machine gun. Silk screen printed in theater, one of only 8 known. All come from the estate of Tech. Sgt. Charles F. Coers a Navigator/Bombadier with the unit. In February 1943, the Marine Corps began to receive its first B-25 bombers, which were renamed PBJ's. Seven PBJ squadrons reached the Pacific before the war ended: VMB-413, -423, -433, -443, -611, -612 and -613. On 6 Feb. 1945, VMB-613 participated in a raid against Ponape Island.
Information from: www.vmb613.com
VINTAGE:
World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 8" in width x 6" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silk screen on heavy canvas.
ATTACHMENT:
To be sewn on.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJJX07 LBBEJX12/14
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): Patch shows age and storage wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
