Late 1960s Submarine Patch for USS Gurnard SSN-662 Japanese-Made by Ace Novelty

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  • Late 1960s Submarine Patch for USS Gurnard SSN-662 Japanese-Made by Ace Novelty
  • Late 1960s Submarine Patch for USS Gurnard SSN-662 Japanese-Made by Ace Novelty
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa late 1960s United States Navy submarine patch for the nuclear-powered submarine USS Gurnard SSN-66She was launched from Mare Island in Vallejo, California on May 20, 1967, and served, most notably in the Arctic, until April 199The patch bears the motto DE PROFUNDIS: Out of the deep. This patch was made in Japan by Ace Novelty.

VINTAGE:

Circa late 1960s.

SIZE:

Approximately 4" in height and 4-5/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Fully embroidered in cotton/polyester thread.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

ACE NOVELTY BOX 1374 TOKYO JAPAN.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBEX13 LHEX9/13

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The patch has some light wear/puckering only.

GUARANTEE:

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

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