Description
This is a rare early 1920s jacket patch for the United States Navy USS D-1, formerly the USS Narwhal SS-1The ship's career spanned from 1909 to 1911 as the Narwahl and afterward as the D-1, until it was scrapped in 192The patch is in primarily turquoise and maroon felt and shows a fantastical sailor's head acting as a periscope.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1920s.
SIZE:Approximately 5-9/16" height and 3-5/8" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Multi-piece felt embroidered in cotton/silk threads.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX03 LEGEX11/10 SCEJX2/15
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): Patch shows some light fading and some small holes and other areas where felt has worn away.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.