Description
This is a Korean War era United States Navy VF-191 (Fighter Squadron 191) "Satan's Kittens" small size jacket patch. VF-191 served aboard the USS Princeton (CV/CVA-37) from 1951 through 1952 and aboard the USS Oriskany (CVA-34) between 1953 and 195The squadron was largely comprised of the Navy's "Blue Angels" members. The patch is Japanese-made. It is fully embroidered and shows a cat with a pitchfork about to hurl some lightning bolts.
VINTAGE:Circa Korean War era.
SIZE:Approximately 3" in height and 3-1/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester thread, muslin backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Korean War era United States Navy jacket patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJX14 LAGEX5/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch has some light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.