US Coast Guard USCG Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a 1972-1974 jacket patch for the United States Coast Guard Cutter Southwind, a Wind-class ice breaker. The Southwind was launched on March 8, 194The patch reads MILWAUKEE AND THE WORLD VINTAGE: Circa 1972-1974. SIZE: About 4-7/8" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a patch for the United States Coast Guard Air Station at Annette Island, Alaska. The patch shows Disney's Donald Duck strolling past a mountain and an airplane toting an umbrella and an inflatable boat. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920s chenille patch for the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps (USVLSC) auxiliary. The USVLSC existed in fifteen states where there were no federally-run life-saving stations and acted to supplement the U. S. Life Saving...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1970 jacket patch for the United States Coast Guard Cutter Westwind (WAGB-281), IBSEC (Aviation) Detachment 1Westwind was a Wind-Class icebreaker launched on March 31, 194The patch reads GREENLAND SUMMER SURVEYS ARCTIC FAST 70...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1970s United States Coast Guard Cutter Sagebrush (WLB-399) jacket patch. The Sagebrush was a sea-going buoy tender launched on September 30, 194Her home port became San Juan, Puerto Rico, and she was decommissioned in 198The patch...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 1960s jacket patch for the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Point Baker. The Point Baker was commissioned on October 30, 1963 and moved to Port Isabel, Texas. In late 1966 she assumed a new homeport of Port Aransas,...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1960s patch for the United States Coast Guard District One. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: Approximately 5-3/8" height and 2-1/16" width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Twill embroidered in cotton/polyester threads, vinyl-coated backing...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1960s United States Coast Guard Cutter Wachusett (WPG-44) jacket patch. It shows a reclining crocodile wearing a crown at center, and reads E CROC-O-DIL-IB-US-UNUM. VINTAGE: Circa early 1960s. SIZE: About 4-3/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is an early 1950s US Coast Guard Search & Rescue CGAS Elizabeth City, NC small Bugs Bunny patch. VINTAGE: Circa early 1950s. SIZE: About 3" in width by 3-1/2" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Cotton/poly/silk embroidery thread on...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1925 Life Saving Corps Sr. Men Life Saving medal of Edgar V. Baldwin in sterling. VINTAGE: Circa 1925. SIZE: About 1" in width by 1-7/16" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Sterling silver with enamel accents. ATTACHMENT: Loop...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1900 US Life Saving Service Surf man's insignia. VINTAGE: Circa 1900. SIZE: About 1" in width by 1" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with a tongue type "C" catch. MARKINGS: None. ITEM...

SUBJECT: This is a circa 1880s or 1890s United States Life Saving Service cap or collar badges. VINTAGE: Circa 1880s-1890s. SIZE: About 1" in width by 1" in height. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Single screw post...