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This is a scarce wool jacket patch for the United States Navy Construction Battalion or "Seabees". It reads U.S. NAVY SEABEES and shows a bumblebee with a sailor's hat holding a variety of construction tools.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:3-3/4" diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Blue woolen patch embroidered in yellow, black and white 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. VAJX97 LAAEX4/10 SAAEX12/13
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Patch has light wear and discoloration.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.