HUGE 1968 USN Japanese Made Novelty Patch USS Pueblo AGER-2 Recovery Team
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HUGE 1968 USN Japanese Made Novelty Patch USS Pueblo AGER-2 Recovery Team

Code: usnup68002sp
$275.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a HUGE 1968 United States Japanese Made Novelty Patch US Ship Pueblo AGER-2 Recovery Team.

USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is a Banner-class environmental research ship, placed into service during World War II, then converted to a spy ship in 1967 by the United States Navy. She gathered intelligence and oceanographic information, monitoring electronic and radio signals from North Korea. On 23 January 1968, the ship was attacked and captured by a North Korean vessel, in what became known as the "Pueblo incident", or alternatively, as the "Pueblo crisis".

VINTAGE: 1968.

SIZE: Approximately 6-3/4" in height x 6-1/4" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully-embroidered patch in multi-colored silk/cotton threads, gauze backing.

ATTACHMENT: To be sewn on.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAM16 LBGEX12/09/23

CONDITION: 9 (Excellent - Near Mint)

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