IDed! Rare WWII USN Air Sea Rescue Squadron 6 (VH-6) Jacket Patch in Disney Design

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  • IDed! Rare WWII USN Air Sea Rescue Squadron 6 (VH-6) Jacket Patch in Disney Design
  • IDed! Rare WWII USN Air Sea Rescue Squadron 6 (VH-6) Jacket Patch in Disney Design
$750.00
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a rare World War II jacket patch for the United States Navy Air Sea Rescue Squadron 6 (VH-6). The squadron was transferred to Okinawa during the summer of 1945 and operated PBM-5 Mariner aircraft. The patch is in a Disney design and shows a blue pelican in flight with a barrel around his neck, St. Bernard-style. The twill patch has a rope-design border.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 5" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Twill embroidered in cotton/silk threads, mesh backing.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Navy Air and Sea Rescue collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRGEX10 LGEJX9/13

CONDITION:

7 (Very Fine): The patch shows some light to medium wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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