Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a late 1960s or early 1970s patch for the United States Navy amphibious assault ship USS Guam (LPH-9). The Guam was launched on August 22, 1964 at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. She was decommissioned on August 25, 1998.
VINTAGE:Circa late 1960s or early 1970s.
SIZE:Approximately 5" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads, partial muslin backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LBHX4/12 SBJX10/13
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The patch has only some light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.