Description
This is a circa mid-late 1960s jacket patch for the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Magnolia (WLB-328). Affectionately known as "Maggie", the ship was originally commissioned on October 19, 1947, as the USCGC Magnolia (WAGL-328), then redesignated as WLB-328 in 196WLB is the designation for buoy tender. The oval patch shows a large fist easily grasping a massive buoy.
VINTAGE:Circa mid-late 1960s.
SIZE:Approximately 5-5/8" in height and 2-15/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool felt embroidered in cotton/polyester threads, mesh backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Coast Guard jacket patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MDJX14 LAAEX8/14
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The patch shows some light wear / soiling.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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