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This is a first type United States Navy Construction Battalion or "Seabees" patch from World War II. It reads CB (instead of the later "SEABEES") and shows a bumblebee with a sailor's hat holding a variety of construction tools with four flight lines behind him.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-7/16" height and 2-1/4" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Fully embroidered in 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. MHX95 LBIX1/11 SBFX6/11
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The patch shows some light to medium wear and some small spots of discoloration.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.