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ARTIFACT:
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This is a circa 1980s United States Navy USS Blueback SS-581 pocket patch. Launched May 16, 1959, the Blueback was decommissioned in 1990. The patch is large, and shows a submarine sailing over two fish and an anchor.
VINTAGE:Circa 1980s.
SIZE:About 5-1/4" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Cotton embroidery thread on wool felt, cotton backing.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto garment.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VIX05 LCIX SCIX1/17
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows only some light wear along its edge.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.