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ARTIFACT:
Extremely rare and possibly unique United States Navy SACO (OSS) Chinese-made jacket patch. SACO (Sino-American Cooperative Organization) was established during WWII, its purpose was the mutual collection of intelligence together, along with other allied nations against Japan. The Office of Strategic Services worked jointly with China to develop SACO. Soldiers in the operation were totally immersed in the culture and trained and operated with Chinese guerilla forces. These soldiers were charged with the mission of locating landing areas for the USN fleet and General Chennault's 14th Air Force. The patch is embroidered on silk and leather and features a beautifully colored and detailed dragon in the center with an anchor above it that reads: "USN" and has a Chinese sun on one side and five-point star on the other. Under the dragon the patch reads: "1944 – 46".
VINTAGE:
Circa 1944 – 1946.
SIZE:
Approximately 4-1/4" in diameter
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Embroidered on silk, silk/polyester/cotton thread, leather backing
ATTACHMENT:
None. To be sewn on.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VDIGM15 LCEGEX10/15
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): Patch shows minor wear and soiling especially to white thread, was removed from uniform, colors remain bright, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
