Rare 1920s USS D-1 (aka USS Narwahl SS-17) Jacket Patch

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  • Rare 1920s USS D-1 (aka USS Narwahl SS-17) Jacket Patch
  • Rare 1920s USS D-1 (aka USS Narwahl SS-17) Jacket Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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