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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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USS George Washington SSN 598 - Nuclear Powered Submarine
	3PWSQ-37. 5-inch diameter aquamarine colored patch with white lettering and gold border. In 1959 the USS George Washington (SSN-598) was the Navy's first fleet ballistic-missile submarine commissioned; it was decommissioned in 1985 and disposed of by submarine recycling. Very minor and insignificant age from storage. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD
VMF 314 - Felt Background
	3PWSQ-38. 5-inch x 3-3/4-inch oval patch. The base material of the patch is light blue felt material. Central embroidered design depicts a spotted leopard wearing black boxing gloves, charging; two red lightning bolts are embroidered on either side of the leopard. A very nice e looking patch. Unused. Excellent. $10.00 SOLD
VF-92 (Fighting 92), Silkverkings
	3PWSQ-39. 4-inch wide x 5-1/2-inch high white patch depicting a yellow/gold snake, (a Diamondback Rattler with black spades in its skin design), entwined around a kings scepter, superimposed on a black spade. Upper banner is embroidered "Fighting 92;" lower banner embroidered, "Silverkings." Nice large patch. Unused. $7.50 SOLD
Fighting 32 (VF-32) - The Swordsmen
	3PWSQ-40. 4-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with lower banner, depicting a rampant lion holding a sword and shield. The lion is superimposed on a blue and gold shield. Naval pilots wings and motto “Deus Et Patria,” above lion’s head. The VF-32 Swordsmen originated in February 1945. The squadron was assigned to Carrier Air Group 3 onboard USS Yorktown (CV-10) operating in the Pacific theater of operations, flying F6F-5 Hellcats. VBF-3 Squadron pilots were credited with being the first Navy carrier-based pilots to strike the Japanese homeland February 16^th 1945. During that day the squadron totaled 24 kills and the Swordsmen were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. In August 1948, the squadron was redesignated VF-32, and carries that designation today. During the Korean Conflict VF-32 squadron flew F4U-4 Corsairs aboard USS Leyte (CV-32). Participating in strikes against Wonsan Harbor, Puckchong, Chonjin, and Chosin Reservoir. At the end of Korean hostilities, VFF-32 squadron was deployed several times including support for Grenada, Lebanon and Desert Storm. Since Desert Storm VF-32 Squadron resumed Mediterranean deployments flying F-14’s. Unused. Excellent. $7.00
Strikfitron-97
	3PWSQ-41. 3-1/2-inch diameter fully embroidered patch with lower tab. Central design depicts what appears to be a Crow with a shield. Unused. Excellent. $6.00
54th Airlift Flight - Wings Of Knowledge
	3PWSQ-42. 3-1/2-inch dark blue patch with upper and lower tabs. Central design depicts winged lamp of knowledge and Air Force star. yellow tabs with black lettering. Maxwell Air force Base, Alabama. Unused. Excellent. $5.50
U.S. Navy Parachute Team
	3PWSQ-43. 3-inch wide x 4-1/2-inch high black patch with lower scroll. Gold embroidered parachute and anchor. Unused. Excellent. 6.00 SOLD
Fighter Squadron VF-191
	3PWSQ-44. 4-inch diameter white patch depicting a black cat, wearing a red devils cape, throwing gold lightning bolts while riding o a gold pitchfork. The lower banner is embroidered, "Fighter Squadron 191.” The VF-191 Squadron was one of the shortest-lived F-14 squadrons in history. The original VF-191 took part in WWII, Korea and Vietnam; during the Vietnam actions the squadron flew variants of the F-8 Crusader. After Vietnam VF-191 continued to fly F-8’s until 1976, when they changed to the F-4 Phantom II and a single cruise in the F-4 followed. The VF-191Squadron was decommissioned in 1978. Unused. Excellent. $7.00 SOLD
HMH-466 Wolf Pack - Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
	3PWSQ-45. 3-5/8-inch wide x 4-3/4-inch high black patch depicting a running wolf, embroidered with silver/gray thread. The upper banner is embroidered. “Wolf Pack,” the lower banner reads, “HMH-466.” HMH-466 Squadron was commissioned on Nov. 30,1984 and flew CH-53E helicopters, providing heavy lift support to U.S. Marine and other forces worldwide. During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the Wolf Pack became the first CH-53E squadron to deploy to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Storm & Desert Shield. Unused. Excellent. $8.00
VA161- Fighting 161 – The Chargers
	3PWSQ-46. 3-1/2-inch diameter fully embroidered multi-colored patch with upper and lower banner. Central design depicts a lightning bolt superimposed over a Japanese Shinto Gate. During WW2 the squadron flew combat missions in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from the USS Lexington and the USS Randolph. The unit was decommissioned at the end of WW2; they were re-commissioned to participate in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1960. The unit flew combat missions from the USS Coral Sea and USS Midway in Vietnam. Unused. Excellent. $7.00
Patrol Squadron 22 – The Blue Goose Squadron
	3PWSQ-47. 3-1/2-inch diameter fully embroidered, multi colored patch with lower banner; depicting a large” Blue Goose,” Attacking a red submarine. Unused. Excellent. $7.00
VF-211 - The Checkmates
	3PWSQ-48. Originally established as VB-74, in May 1945. VF-211 received its present designation in March 1959. VF-211 first flew the famous F-8J Crusader before receiving the F-14A Tomcat. The VF-211 Squadron flew on board the Constellation, USS Ranger, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Nimitz and supported the Southern Watch No-Fly Zone in Iraq. Unused. Excellent. $7.00
VAQ-142 Grey Wolves – An EA-6B Electronic Attack Squadron
	3PWSQ-49. 3-1/2-inch diameter, fully embroidered patch with lower tab. The patch depicts a gray embroidered wolf above an aircraft carrier. The lower is tab embroidered, “VAQ-142.” Unused. Excellent. $8.00 SOLD
Marine Fighter Squadron 312 (VMF-312) - The Checkerboards - Fight’s On
	3PWSQ-50. 3-1/4-inch wide x 4-1/4-inch high fully embroidered multi-colored patch in marine colors with “Checkerboard” design. Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312) was commissioned on 1 June 1943, at Page Field, Parris Island, South Carolina. They began flight operations with one Vought F4U-1D Corsair and ten North American SNJ-4 Texans. The squadron first saw combat late in 1945 on Okinawa. The unit was operational in Korea and Vietnam flying various missions with several different fighter aircraft during that period. During the Gulf War VMFA-312 was aboard the USS Enterprise and participated in strike missions against Iraq; F/A-18 Hornets of that squadron led the first and final air attacks off of the Enterprise into Iraq as part of Desert Fox. The squadron was operational for The Bosnia campaign and then back to Iraq for participation in the Southern Watch. A very colorful patch. Unused. Excellent. $7.00

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