Late Cold War Period

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1970s patch for the United States Navy Attack Squadron 44 (VA-44). The squadron saw action during the early months of the Korean War and later became a Fleet Replacement Squadron. The patch shows two playing cards (the four of...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1980's or 1990's United States Navy VAQ-33 (Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33) jacket patch. This subdued patch is Korean-made. VINTAGE: Circa 1980's-1990's. SIZE: Approximately 4-5/16" in height and 3-13/16" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1970s patch for the United States Navy Composite Squadron 8 (VC-8), aka "Redtails". VC-8 came into being in 1965 (formerly ht Fleet Utility Squadron 8) at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico. The squadron was the last to...

ARTIFACT: This is an unfired and near mint circa 1960 lighter for the United States Navy USS Pollux AKS-Launched February 5, 1942, the Pollux was a general stores ship. It participated in the Bikini Atoll atomic tests and was awarded five battle stars in...

ARTIFACT: Great early 1960's United States Navy Submarine USS John Adams (SSBN 620) ship model from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The resin model is mounted with aluminum on a wooden base that is lined on the bottom with green felt. The model reads:...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1970s jacket patch for the United States Naval Air Station Bermuda. The large patch is triangular and embroidered upon light blue twill. VINTAGE: Circa 1970s. SIZE: Approximately 5" in height and 5-15/16" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1970's German made US Army Pocket Patch for the C (Cobra) Company 3rd Battalion 34th Armored Regiment. The patch shows a cobra ready to strike a tank and reads COBRA 3 34 COMPANY. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: Approximately 3-3/16"...

ARTIFACT: This is a United States Army swagger stick presented in 1960 to a Colonel from an unidentified organization/school. The inscription on the cap reads Colonel L. A. Guessaz, Jr TAGS USA 30 NOV 60. TAGS may stand for T--- Adjutant General School...

ARTIFACT: Circa 1960 German-made United States Army 24th "Victory" Division Marksmanship Unit jacket patch. The center of the patch shows a bullseye and surrounding it reads: "24TH "VICTORY" DIVISION MARKSMANSHIP UNIT". The unit's motto is 'First to...

ARTIFACT: 1960 Trophy Cup for the 1st place team at the United States Army Europe Long Range Rifle team match. The cup reads: "MEMBER FIRST PLACE TEAM THE RIFLE LONG RANGE TEAM MATCH USAR EUR RIFLE AND PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1960". VINTAGE: 1960...

ARTIFACT: Great Cold War United States 19th Chemical Technical Intelligence Detachment German-made beer mug dated 1965 - 196The mug shows the image of a masked and cloaked individual wearing a wide brim hat and holding a dagger. Along the top it reads:...

ARTIFACT: Named WWII 1st Special Service Force / 1st Rangers Veteran Grouping with engraved commemorative V-42 stiletto by Case and original WWII items that include, a cotton khaki overseas hat with Italian red, white, and blue piping, two 1st Ranger...