Great WWII US Navy Torpedo Squadron 5 (VT-5) "Torpcats" Jacket Patch

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  • Great WWII US Navy Torpedo Squadron 5 (VT-5) "Torpcats" Jacket Patch
  • Great WWII US Navy Torpedo Squadron 5 (VT-5) "Torpcats" Jacket Patch
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ARTIFACT:

This is a great World War II United States Navy VT-5 "Torpcats" jacket patch. The squadron served aboard the USS Yorktown CV-14 from April 1943 through April 1944 and on the USS Franklin CV-13 in February and March 194The patch is a deep red shows a maniacal cat riding a missile and throttling some unfortunate creature.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 4-1/16" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Twill embroidered in silk/cotton threads with a mesh backing.

MARKINGS:

BURNS written on reverse.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAIEX11 LGEJX5/11

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The patch shows some light wear only.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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