US Navy USS Seadragon SSN-584 Submarine Patch

This is a submarine patch for the United States Navy's USS Seadragon SSN-58During its sea trials, the sub collided with a whale or shark off the coast of Portsmouth, NH but was able to get back to land with only one propeller. The patch shows a sea dragon holding a globe with an atomic symbol around it and reads USS SEADRAGON 58There are also some Japanese characters on its border.

Circa early 1960s.

5" diameter.

Fully-embroidered patch in multi-colored silk/cotton/polyester threads with a muslin backing.

This is from a United States Navy patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RFJV05 LAHJX SAEJX6/13

8 (Excellent-): Patch has one small spot of wear.

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