Circa 1973 Japanese-Made Submarine Patch for US Navy USS Wahoo SS-565
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Circa 1973 Japanese-Made Submarine Patch for US Navy USS Wahoo SS-565

Code: usnsubp70565lg


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1973 submarine patch for the United States Navy's USS Wahoo SS-565, the second submarine of this name, the first USS Wahoo being wrecked in the Pacific. The patch is from a cartoon drawn by Hank Ketchum of "Dennis the Menace" fame, and shows a sailor riding a reigned fish. The patch reads SS 565 U.S.S. WAHOO.

VINTAGE: Circa 1973.

SIZE: 5" diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully-embroidered black and white patch in multi-colored silk/cotton threads with a muslin backing.

ATTACHMENT: To be sewn onto deck jacket.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEDR05 LADGX07 SABEX08/17

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): Patch has virtually no wear.

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