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

Code: usnsubp10017ss


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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AFTER That Date, We Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/17 until TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th!!

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare early 1920s jacket patch for the United States Navy USS D-1, formerly the USS Narwhal SS-17. The ship's career spanned from 1909 to 1911 as the Narwahl and afterward as the D-1, until it was scrapped in 1922. The 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.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Multi-piece felt embroidered in cotton/silk threads.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: N/A.

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.