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ARTIFACT:
Gorgeous circa 1952 Korean War era United States Marine Corps VMA-121 Japanese-made jacket patch by New Itami Studio. This example/design is beautiful and though unauthorized, was worn and is in near mint condition. The patch is fully embroidered in a stunning array of different colored bullion. The center of the diamond-shaped patch shows the outline of Korea with the squadron numbers: "121" at the top. The center features a beautifully embroidered A-1 Skyraider aircraft and reads: "KOREA" below. In August of 1951 the VMA-151 received the order to engage in combat. In October, the Marine Attack Squadron boarded the USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE-86) and made their way to Pohang Air Base to begin operations. The VMA-121 dropped more bomb tonnage than any other Navy or Marine squadron during the Korean War. Many members of the squadron remained in Korea through the Korean Armistice Agreement.
Reference: VMA-121 by Warren Thompson
VINTAGE:
Circa 1952
SIZE:
Approximately 6-7/8" x 6-7/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Fully embroidered on cotton, bullion, silk/polyester/cotton thread, cotton backing
ATTACHMENT:
N/A
MARKINGS:
"NEW ITAMI STUDIO"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USMC collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJJZ15 LGGEX6/16 SGGEX6/16
CONDITION:
9+ (Near Mint-): The patch shows minor wear and soiling, overall minty condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
