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Post WW2 U.S. Squadron Patches: Naval Aviation, Ship Patches, Submarine Patches, Helicopter Unit Patches, U.S. Air Force Patches, Marine Aviation Patches, Marine Unit Patches & Selected Foreign Squadron Patches, etc., as available. |
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Note: As the post WW2 US military quickly grew, many different patches suddenly
appeared, creating “Officially Authorized Patches,” “Unofficially
Authorized Patches,” “Unofficial Patches,” “Unauthorized
Patches,” “Fantasy Patches,” as well as, reproductions of rare and
exotic patches, all to satisfy the military, as well as, the never ending
need of the collector. In
some cases, its reasonable to assume, that existing stocks of WW2 period
produced patches were used until exhausted, making it difficult to
determine exactly when a particular post WW2 merrowed edge patch had its
début. Generally speaking, patches containing the “New Army Green
Color,” do not appear before 1957; the merrowed edge patch started to
appear in 1968. In 1970, “subdued” unit and rank insignia was
officially worn on field and combat uniforms; although some “subdued”
shoulder insignia was actually worn before that date. Some of the patches
actually used today, appear the same as WW2 patches except for the
material content, (not 100% cotton), backing material and the addition of
the merrowed edge. Many of the post WW2 patches we offer are one of a kind
from collections we have purchased; some are factory samples, factory
closeouts or overruns; some are the patches we normally sell to local
units in our store and some were actually from the specific unit. When possible, we will
include background and historical information about a particular patch, however, some patches
will remain a mystery as they defy any attempts of research. |
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| 111 Squadron - Fighting Sundowners | |
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5PWSQ-66. 3-inch diameter embroidered patch on light blue material. The multi-colored central design depicts a Tomcat holding a missile, as well as two sharks. Wording around border edge, "Fighting 111 Sundowners." Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD |
| USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 | |
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5PWSQ-67. 3- 1/2-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with a purple-gray background. The multi-colored central design depicts a flying eagle superimposed on the letter "V." Small banner in central design "Vis Per Mare". Wording around border edge, "USS Carl Vinson CVN 70." Unused. Excellent. $6.00 |
| MWSS - 371 Marine Wing Support Squadron | |
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5PWSQ-68. 3- 1/2-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with a red background. The multi-colored central design depicts an aircraft, a castle, truck and buldozer. Bottom tab reads "MWSS - 371." Unused. Excellent. $6.00 SOLD |
| Surface Warfare | |
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5PWSQ-69. 4-3/4- inch oval yellow-gold patch. The central design depicts a ships bow superimposed on crossed swords and arrows. Bottom border edge reads "Surface Warfare." Unused. Excellent. $5.50 SOLD |
| Swamp Fox F-16 - HTS (Harm Targeting System) Block 52 Viper - 157th Fighter Squadron South Carolina Air National Guard | |
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5PWSQ-70. 3-3/4-inch wide x 5-inch high fully embroidered patch with a light blue background. The multi-colored central design depicts an eagle head superimposed on a plane. Central design reads, "F-16 Hours". Outer edge reads, "Swamp Fox Block 52." One of only two Air National Guard F-16 units to participate in Desert Storm and one of the very few Air National Guard units to operate the HTS equiped (Harm Targeting System), F-16 Block 52 Viper. A large and impressive looking patch. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 |
| USCG Aviation Technical Training Center | |
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5PWSQ-71. 3-inch x 3-1/4-inch wide embroidered patch on white material. The multi-colored central design depicts a torch superimposed on an open book, with 5-different style aviation wings embroidered throughout the patch. Central design reads, "Aviation Technical Training Center." Outer edge reads, "USCG Elizabeth City. N.C." Unused. Excellent. $4.50 SOLD |
| VAW - 116 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron - The Sun Kings - U.S. Pacific Fleet | |
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5PWSQ-72. 4-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with a maroon background. The central design depicts a crown on a Roman Lictorian Fasces symbol consisting of a bundle of rods symbolizing strength in unity; the symbol is superimposed on a gray and gold starburst design. Bottom tab reads, "VAW - 116." Nice large patch. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 |
| VFA-303 - Strike Fighter 303 Squadron - Golden Hawks | |
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5PWSQ-73. 3-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with upper tab and, large, lower tab. Black and dark blue background. The multi-colored central design depicts a flying eagle with a flame (?) coming out of it's bill. Upper tab reads, "Golden Hawks;" bottom tab reads, "Strike Fighter Squadron 303." VFA-303 was the first Reserve Squadron to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD |
| Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - Pearl Of The Antilles | |
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5PWSQ-74. 4-inch diameter embroidered patch on light blue material. The central design depicts palm trees and islands. Wording reads, "Guantananmo Bay, Cuba, Pearl Of The Antilles." Unused. Excellent. $6.00 SOLD |
| USMC F-14 Tomcat Squadron | |
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5PWSQ-75. 3-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with a red and light brown background. The multi-colored central design depicts a tomcat in a stylized Marine uniform superimposed over USMC letters. Bottom tab reads, "Tomcat." Unused. Excellent. $6.00 |
| Faireconron Three - Ironman VQ-3 - Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Three | |
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5PWSQ-76. 4 -1/2 -inch diameter fully embroidered patch with an aqua background. The multi-colored central design depicts a figure of a man holding onto chains standing on wings, underneath is a pitch fork. Bottom tab reads, "Faireconron Three." Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD |
| Faireconron One - VQ-1 - Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One | |
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5PWSQ-77. 4-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with a blue background. The multi-colored central design depicts an atomic symbol superimposed on a flying bat, with half a glob of the world beneath it and clouds and lightning bolts behind. Bottom tab reads, "Faireconron 1." Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD |
| 421 Tactical Fighter Squadron - Black Widows - Embroidered On Gray Felt | |
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5PWSQ-78. 3-inch wide x 3-1/4-inch high gray felt patch, the central design depicts a black widow spider with a red "X" embroidered on its body. Upper tab reads, "421 TAC. FTR SQ." Bottom tab reads "Black Widows." Unused. Excellent. $6.00 SOLD |
| USS Bon Homme Richard CVA 31 | |
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5PWSQ-79. 4-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with an aqua background. The multi-colored central design depicts a sailing ship, superimposed on gold embroidered wings, with flames coming out if it's hull. Bottom tab reads, "U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard CVA 31". Upper banner within the design reads, "I Have Not Yet Begun To Fight," lower banner within the design reads, "Don't Tread On Me." Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD |
| 282nd ASLT HEL CO Black Cats Squadron | |
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5PWSQ-80. 3-inch diameter fully embroidered yellow/gold patch. The central design depicts a black cat fully arched with red eyes. Outer edge reads, "282nd ASLT HEL CO Black Cats." Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD |