GEMSCO NOS Vintage Patch US NAVY - USS DIRECT MSO 403- Original 1959 MINT

Description: NEPP&B.CoN.E. Patch, Pin & Buckle CompanyDon't Be Fooled by Reproductions. . .Most PATCHES we offer are old school machine embroidered (single hand fabrication or by a Schiffli embroidery machine) with natural fibers. These Patches are mostly crafted from chain, satin, and hemming stitches and machine work relies on the use of multiple threads. Most have machine hand merrowed (surge stitching) edges, the "tailor's tail" intact (rely on photo) or were hand cut with die, mallet, on wax board. Many of our items are dated by manufacturing material and method and / or production paperwork if available. There is nothing wrong with reproductions, they make great collection "place holders" . . . we're here when you want to trade-up.. . . An Educated Customer, is Our Best Customer This item was offered by now-defunct famous military, police fire, municipal, fraternal, club, and industry patch, pin, badge & buckle supplier GEMSCO General Embroidery Military Supply Company - since 1881 - - COLLECTIBLE -- NOS - EMBROIDERED PATCH - Circa 1959 -Pristine Time-capsule ConditionSWEEP THE THUNDER FROM THE DEEP USS DIRECT MSO - 403Agile-Class Minesweeper United States Navy Vintage high quality item - Size: 4" - Shape: Round (see photo)- Fully Embroidered - Surge Stitch Border - Die-cut Edge - USS Direct MSO-430 was an Agile-class minesweeper of the United States Navy. Laid down on2 February 1952 at the Hiltebrant Dry Dock Co., of Kingston, New York, the ship was launched on 27 May 1953; commissioned on 9 July 1954 by Benjamin H. Dean; and reclassified as an Ocean Minesweeper, MSO-430, 7 February 1955. From 1 May to 2 October 1957 she cruised to the Mediterranean Sea for duty with the United States Sixth Fleet. On 14 April 1958 her home port was changed to Yorktown, Virginia, and on 15 January 1959 to Little Creek, Virginia. Between 27 April and 27 August 1959 she served again in the Mediterranean, then served in amphibious exercises and other operations through 1962, and was decommissioned on 2 October 1982; struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 October 1982.You are purchasing described item only - photo staging not includedPhotographs are considered part of the listing description.We do not use stock photos or those from other listings.Please contact us with any questions.As a condition of sale, the purchaser confirms that the obsolete police, sheriff, fire, rescue memorabilia and other similar patches are purchased for legitimate purpose of collecting, display, theatrical production, memento; or the lawful dealing in police, sheriff, fire, rescue, state, municipal, fraternal, education, commerce and associated patches and other memorabilia.ITEM SHIPS VIA USPS 1ST CLASSALL ITEMS PURCHASED WILL SHIP THE FRIDAY AFTER COMPLETED SALEINSURANCE, TRACKING, AND DELIVERY CONFIRMATION ONLY AS SPECIFIED AND PAID BY BUYERWE SHIP ONLY TO THE UNITED STATES & US TERRITORIESWe have many items to sell so please check back regularly.We have been on Ebay for over 15 years with strong positive rating.This patch meets eBay's regulations. This patch is strictly for collecting and display. This patch has no military, police, fire or law enforcement authority. By purchasing this item you acknowledge you are aware of the laws in your state regarding such itemsIf there is a problem with this item being listed, please contact me first with the objection.Remember Kids, there's nothing Phun about Jail Sales of this item are in full compliance with United States Federal Law: 18 USC § 716 et seq: (a) WHOMEVER:________________________________________________________________We have learned much from our customers, So if you can add something constructive that we omitted, Feel free to advise us. THANKS FOR LOOKING HAVE FUN BUYING or BIDDING!

Price: 18.95 USD

Location: Branford, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-09-02T23:55:35.000Z

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