Description
This is a circa late 1970s patch for the United States Navy Reconnaissance Attack Squadron 9 -Heavy (RVAH-9), aka "Hoot Owls". Redesignated in June 1964 from VAH-9 ("Hooters"), RVAH-9 flew the North American A-5 Vigilante. The patch is Japanese-made and shows an orange owl head with two lightning bolts.
VINTAGE:Circa late 1970s.
SIZE:Approximately 5" in height and 4-5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in cotton/polyester thread, muslin backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy reconnaissance attack squadron patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCEX13 LADEX10/13 SABEX1/15
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.