Rare Korean War Era USN VP-22 Jacket Patch
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Rare Korean War Era USN VP-22 Jacket Patch

Code: usnsq20022vpj

$550.00




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ARTIFACT: Rare Korean War Era, circa 1951 - 1952 United States Navy VP-22 Jacket Patch. VP-22 was based in Hawaii, the flying blue bird is the second insignia of VP-22 and was approved in October 1951 and used until 1959. The patch is dated to the early 1950's, as it is missing the searchlight ribbon later seen. The patch depicts a blue bird soaring through the air and lightening clouds while dropping bombs.

VINTAGE: Circa 1951 - 52

SIZE: Approximately 6-1/2" x 4-3/8"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully embroidered, silk/cotton/polyester thread

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJM15 LEEJX10/15

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear, overall excellent condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.