Late 1960s Patch for USN Ammunition Ship USS Kilauea (AE-26) Japanese-Made
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Late 1960s Patch for USN Ammunition Ship USS Kilauea (AE-26) Japanese-Made

Code: z99usnup90026ae


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ARTIFACT: This is a Japanese-made patch for the United States Navy ammunition ship USS Kilauea (AE-26), named for the Hawaiian volcano. Kilauea was launched August 9, 1967 from Quincy, Massachusetts. She was recommissioned as the USNS Kilauea in 1980, and struck from the Naval Register in 1998.

VINTAGE: Circa late 1960s.

SIZE: Approximately 3-1/8" in width and 3-3/8" in height.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Fully embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads, muslin backing.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LCHX4/12 SCHX7/13

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The patch shows some moderate wear, mostly puckering along the edge.

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