Very Rare WWII US Navy MTB RON 23 Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Jacket Patch Bugs Bunny

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  • Very Rare WWII US Navy MTB RON 23 Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Jacket Patch Bugs Bunny
  • Very Rare WWII US Navy MTB RON 23 Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Jacket Patch Bugs Bunny
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a very rare World War II US made jacket patch for the United States Navy Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 23 MTB RON 23, a unit which saw action in the South Pacific and Southwest Pacific. The patch shows Bugs Bunny riding a Torpedo over the ocean and reads 2PT Boat Patrol Torpedo.


The Squadron was commissioned 28 June 1943, and decommissioned 26 November 1945.
The Squadron's PT Boats, #'s 241-244, & 277-288 saw action in the South Pacific and Southwest Pacific.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 3-7/8" diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Fully embroidered patch in multi-colored cotton / silk threads.

ATTACHMENT:

To be sewn onto a Deck Jacket.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEJX07 LGEJX07/07 SLGGEX04/04/21 TLHGEX04/04/22

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): Patch shows very little wear and has great coloring.

GUARANTEE:

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

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