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ARTIFACT:
Scarce WWII United States Navy VPB-102 Jacket Patch. The patch shows the Patrol Bombing Squadron's (VPB) insignia, a yellow circle with a silver triangle at the center with a winged, green, fire breathing dragon holding a bomb above is head preparing to launch it. VPB-102 was originally established as VB-102 in February 1943, it became VPB-102 in October 1944, and VP-102 in May 1946, VP-HL-2 in Nov 1946 and VP-22 in Sep 1948. The insignia was approved in June 1944 and lasted into VP-22 as long as they flew the PB4Y-2 Privateer.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 4-5/8" x 4"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Embroidered, silk/cotton/polyester thread, gauze backing
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MABEX15 LEGEX10/15
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.
