Japanese-Made US Navy USS Wahoo SS-565 Submarine Patch

This is a submarine patch for the United States Navy's USS Wahoo SS-565, the second submarine of this name, the first USS Wahoo being wrecked in the Pacific. The patch shows a Native American about to shoot a missile from his bow instead of an arrow. The patch reads U.S.S. WAHOO SS 565.

Circa late 1950s.

4-1/4" diameter.

Fully-embroidered patch in multi-colored silk/cotton threads with a muslin backing.

This is from a United States Navy patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEDR05 lAEJX SAEJX3/13

8 (Excellent-): Patch has very light wear and great coloring.

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