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

Code: usnsq20005vt
$750.00


Product Description

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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 1945. The 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.

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

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

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.