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