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ARTIFACT:
This is a Rare Early Korean War 1951 USN Gaggle Patch for CVG-102 On Board the USS Bon Homme Richard CV-31. Carrier Air Group 102 Deployed Aboard USS Bon Homme Richard CV/CVA-31 from 10 May 1951 Thru 17 December 1951. This Was Bon Homme Richard's First Korean War Cruise. The VC Squadrons Shown Were Only Detachments Not Full Squadrons, VC-3,VC-11,VC-35 And VC-61 Were All Detachment Golf.
Squadron Represented on this patch are: VA-923 VF-781 VF-783 VF-874
VINTAGE:
Early Korean War.
SIZE:
Approximately 7-1/2" in height x 4-7/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Fully-embroidered patch in multi-colored silk/cotton threads.
ATTACHMENT:
N/A.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a large collection of Aviation squadron, group, wing, etc. patches that we will be putting over the next few months. PBEGV18 LGGEX03/17/21
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The patch shows removed from uniform, Very minor wear and color is remain intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
