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Post WW2 U.S. Squadron
Patches: Naval Aviation, Ship Patches, Submarine Patches, Helicopter Unit
Patches, U.S. Air Force |
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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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| ABCCC III - Airborne Battlefield Command Control Center | |
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7PWSQ-96. 3-1/4-inch diameter fully embroidered patch on a teal background. Multi-colored central design depicts an eagle carrying an airplane with three lightning bolts underneath. Wording around border edge, "Airborne Battlefield Command Control Center." Letters on upper tab, "ABCCC III." The reverse side has a Velcro backing. Unused. Excellent. $6.00 SOLD |
| HS-14 - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Fourteen - Chargers | |
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7PWSQ-97. 3-3/4-inch diameter embroidered patch on white material. The multi-colored central design depicts an eagle head overlooking a lightning bolt striking and splitting a submarine. Patch has a rising sun background. Bottom tab reads, "HS-14 Chargers." Unused. Excellent. A very colorful patch. $8.00 SOLD |
| VAW-121 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron - Bluetails | |
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7PWSQ-98. 3-3/4-inch diameter fully embroidered patch on a blue background. The multi-colored central design depicts a vertical sword, two griffin like animals superimposed on a gold shield with a black stripe. Bottom tab reads, "VAW-121." Unused. Excellent. $8.00 SOLD |
| VAW-120 Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron - Greyhawks | |
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7PWSQ-99. 3-3/4-inch diameter fully embroidered patch on a blue background. The multi-colored central design depicts a gray hawk superimposed on an open book. Bottom tab reads, "VAW-120." Unused. Excellent. $8.00 SOLD |
| 2nd Flight Squadron | |
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7PWSQ-101. 3-1/2-inch diameter embroidered patch on blue material. The multi-colored central design depicts Snoopy sitting on top of a dog house/helicopter with, "D 168th." embroidered on the side of the dog house. Snoopy has a flowing scarf and leather flying helmet. The design is embroidered with the numbers, "642 645 615 680 681." Top tab reads, "2nd Flight." Bottom tab reads, "Get Some." Wording around edge of patch: Bosnia, Kosovo, Austria, Albania, Norway and Macedonia." Reverse has a Velcro backing. A unique design. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 SOLD |
| 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing - Home Of The Legendary Flying Tigers - Early Style Construction | |
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7PWSQ-102. 3-1/2-inch wide x 3-1/2-inch high fully embroidered patch on a blue back ground. The multi-colored central design depicts a flying tiger design reminiscent of the legendary WW2 Flying Tigers patch. Bottom tab reads, "23rd Tactical Fighter Wing." Light age, early style construction. Unused. Excellent. $12.00 |
| 157 Airlift Squadron - Blue Tigers | |
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7PWSQ-103. 3-inch diameter heavily embroidered patch on gold material. The central design depicts a bright teal blue tiger, with wings, flying over a multi-colored cloud. Top tab reads, "157 Airlift SQ." Bottom tab reads, "Blue Tigers." A very heavily embroidered design. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 |
| HMM 265 (REIN) USMC Medium Helicopter Unit - Okinawa, Japan | |
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7PWSQ-104. 3-inch diameter embroidered patch on subdued brown twill material. The central design depicts a fire breathing dragon standing on top of the world. Top tab reads, "Dragons." Bottom tab reads, "HMM 265 (REIN)". One of the current patches used for HMM-265 (REIN) in Okinawa, Japan. Unused. Excellent. $6.00 |
| 457th Fighter Squadron | |
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7PWSQ-105. 2-7/8-inch diameter fully embroidered patch on a white background. The multi-colored central design depicts a hornet riding a machine gun holding a pistol and axe. Top tab reads, "457th Fighter SQ." Really unique design. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 SOLD |
| Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center | |
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7PWSQ-106. 4-inch diameter fully embroidered patch on a silver/gray background. The multi-colored central design depicts a head-on view of a submarine. Border edge reads, "Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center." Banner within picture, "Sagire Classis Destructim." Unused. Excellent. $6.00 SOLD |
| U.S. Air Force Patch - Embroidered On Black Leather-Like Material | |
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7PWSQ-107. 4-inch wide x 4-inch high patch embroidered on black leather-like material. The multi-colored central design depicts the, early style, Air Force winged star design embroidered on a blue shield; banner at bottom reads, "US Air Force." Unused. Excellent. $5.50 SOLD |
| Patron Fifty - VP-50 - Blue Dragons - Tail Code SE/SG | |
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7PWSQ-108. 4-3/8-inch diameter embroidered patch on white material. The heavily embroidered multi-colored central design depicts a large dragon standing above a black submarine. Bottom tab reads, "Patron Fifty." Number and letters within the picture, "P3C." Naval Air Station Moffett Field, California. A large and impressive patch. Unused. Excellent. $8.00 SOLD |
| F-14 Tomcat Plane Captain Patch | |
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7PWSQ-109. 3-1/2-inch diameter fully embroidered patch on a dark blue background. The multi-colored central design depicts a tomcat wearing a gun and holster rig, superimposed on stars & bars design. Bottom tab reads, "Plane Captain." Unused. Excellent. $6.00 SOLD |
| Helantisubron-L-37 - Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron (Light) | |
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7PWSQ-110. 5-inch diameter, fully embroidered patch on a gold background. The multi-colored central design depicts a Hawaiian warrior harpooning a shark; rainbow design in the background. Bottom tab reads, "Helantisubron-L-37." An extremely large and impressive patch. Unused. Excellent. $12.00 SOLD |
Patches, Marine Aviation Patches, Marine
Unit Patches & Selected Foreign Squadron Patches, etc., as
available.