Description
Extremely rare 1960's United States Navy & United States Air Force UDT (Underwater Demolition Team) Joint Training Unit pocket patch. The oval embroidered patch shows the UDT unofficial mascot, 'Freddie the Frog' looking back towards a white hummingbird against dark blue twill, surrounding them it reads: "HUMMINGBIRDS U.S. NAVAL". The bottom of the patch reads: "UNDERWATER DEMOLITION" in white embroidered lettering.
VINTAGE:Circa 1960's
SIZE:Approximately 3-1/4" x 3-7/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Embroidered twill, silk/polyester/cotton threads, mesh backing
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX16 LBDEX9/16 SBJJX9/16
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear and light soiling, colors remain bright, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.