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ARTIFACT:
NOTE: All of these USN patches being listed on
consignment with consignor code CON-DSS come from the lifelong collection of a
retired Vietnam War USN Pilot who had close times with the Tailhook Association
and was able to obtain some very special and unique patches. We are proud to
have been given the opportunity to bring parts of this collection to market. We
will be listing 25 or so now, and hope to have another offering in April or
May.
This is an Extremely Rare WWII US Navy VBF-81 Disney Designed Peg Leg Pete Jacket Patch circa 1945.
USN Fighter-Bomber Squadron 81 was established 13 May 1945 and redesignated VF-14A on 15 November 1946. It was further redesignated VF-132 on 2 August 1948 and disestablished 30 November 1949. Peg Leg Pete, the one legged pirate, was adopted in honor of Captain Hoskins, CO of new USS Princeton (CV-37). Hoskins lost his leg on the old USS Princeton CVL-23. The Squadron Insignia was used in WWII but was not officially approved until 12 March 1946 and was used until the Squadron was disestablished 30 November 1949.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1945.
SIZE:
Approximately: 5" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Felt patch with cotton/silk embroidery, gauze backing
ATTACHMENT:
To be sewn on.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a large collection of Aviation squadron, group, patches that we will be putting over the next few months. CON-DSS-23 LIGEX02/05/23
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine - Very Fine): The patch shows a few moth holes but much of the color of embroidery remains intact, overall, it is in very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
