Description
Late 1960's United States Army NSA (National Security Agency) APL 21 pocket patch made in Saigon. The patch depicts an apple with the number: "21" in yellow embroidered detail and surrounding it reads: "NSA SAIGON VIET NAM" and shows two playing cards, the 10 of diamonds and the ace of spades or 21 in Black Jack.
VINTAGE:Circa late 1960's.
SIZE:Approximately 3-5/8" in height x 3" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Embroidered cotton, cotton/silk/polyester threads, muslin backing.
ATTACHMENT:To be sewn onto uniform.
MARKINGS:N/A.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX16 LAAEX04/14/21 SAAEX10/25/21
CONDITION:8- (Excellent): The patch shows minor to moderate wear, colors remain bright, some stain on 3 & 7 O'clock, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.