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ARTIFACT:
Great 1950's United States Coast Guard USCG Cutter Cactus WLB-270 Buoy Tender jacket patch. The fully embroidered patch shows the image of a cowboy 'riding' the Cutter Cactus like a bucking bronco while lassoing a red buoy and beneath the water shows: "USCGC CACTUS WLB ??? 270" in yellow detailed letters. This example was removed from clothing.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1950's
SIZE:
Approximately 4-7/8" x 4-3/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Fully embroidered, silk/polyester/cotton threads, gauze backing
ATTACHMENT:
N/A
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Coast Guard collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX16 LAAEX8/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, was removed from clothing, light soiling, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.