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ARTIFACT:
NOTE: All of these USN patches being listed on
consignment with consignor code CON-DSS come from the lifelong collection of a
retired Vietnam War USN Pilot who had close times with the Tailhook Association
and was able to obtain some very special and unique patches. We are proud to
have been given the opportunity to bring parts of this collection to market. We
will be listing 25 or so now, and hope to have another offering in April or
May.
This is an original circa 1946 - 1947 Japanese Made, Bullion on Multi-Piece Felt, US Navy Fighter Squadron Jacket Patch for VF-4A, also known as "Fighting 4A", and "The Swordsmen". At that time, the squadron flew the Grumman F8F Bearcat. This squadron was first established in 1945 as VBF-3; re-designated VF-4A in 1946; and re-designated VF-32 in 1948. VF-32 is now designated as VFA-32, flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet. The present day patch has a the lion holding a sword; note the old patch has no sword in the lion's paw.
The original owner's name is on a sticker on the back of the patch: Fred Carnant. We have no information about Mr. Carnant.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1946 - 1947.
SIZE:
Approximately 4-7/8" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Bullion on Multi-Piece Felt.
ATTACHMENT:
To be sewn on.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a large collection of Aviation squadron, group, patches that we will be putting over the next few months. CON-DSS-23 LGIEX02/01/23
CONDITION:
6- (Fine): The patch shows tarnish on bullion, and a few spots of moth hole, and overall, it shows moderate wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
