Late Vietnam War Period, 1974-75 Huge UDT-SEAL TEAMS Jacket or Equipment Patch. Made in Taiwan

Late Vietnam War Period, circa 1974 - 1975 huge United States Navy UDT/SEAL jacket patch or equipment bag patch made in Taiwan. The embroidered patch shows the Underwater Demolition Team mascot, a frogman or 'Freddie the Frog' wearing a white Naval cap and 'smoking' an explosive and holding another in his hand. The SEAL mascot is a gray seal wearing a white Navy cap and holding a dagger in its mouth. Above the two of them it reads: "UDT/SEAL" and below: "TEAMS" in red embroidered lettering.

Circa 1974 - 1975

Approximately 9-1/2" in diameter

Embroidered heavy nylon canvas, silk/polyester/cotton threads, gauze backing

None.

This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX16 LAHEX9/16 SVAHEX10/19

8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear and light soiling, colors remain bright, overall excellent condition.

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