Large Circa 1980s USN USS Blueback (SS-581) Submarine Pocket Patch

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  • Large Circa 1980s USN USS Blueback (SS-581) Submarine Pocket Patch
  • Large Circa 1980s USN USS Blueback (SS-581) Submarine Pocket Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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