GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
Gorgeous 1967 USN HQ Support Activity Saigon, Nam-Made Pocket Patch
Code: usnup60007sas
$235.00
Product Description
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ARTIFACT: Gorgeous circa 1967 United States Navy Headquarters Support Activity Saigon pocket patch. This example was hand-embroidered in Viet Nam and the center shows a black anchor bearing a red, white, and blue US Shield against a background of yellow and reads: "YEM TRO ۣ 55 SUPPORT". The outer blue ring reads: "U.S. NAVY HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT ACTIVITY SAIGON" in yellow embroidered lettering. The patch was removed from a scrapbook and has stiffened as a result of the adhesive used.
VINTAGE: Circa 1967
SIZE: Approximately 4" x 3-5/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Hand-embroidered twill, cotton threads, gauze backing
ATTACHMENT: N/A
MARKINGS: None.
ITEM NOTES: This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAX16 LBCEX9/16
CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The patch shows minor wear, heavy scrapbook paper remnants and adhesive on reverse, colors remain bright, overall very fine condition.
