VT-10 Squadron Patch
Object NamePatch, Military
Historic Owner
Noble J. Atkins Sr.
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateFebruary 1945–June 1945
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumfabric, felt
ClassificationsPersonal Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Noble Atkins. 2016.74.02
Object number2016.74.02
DescriptionPatch, Military; Circular off-white squadron insignia patch, with black border around the edges and rectangular section at the bottom. The patch depicts the insignia for torpedo squadron 10, VT-10, that had a nickname of "Buzzard Brigade". The center of the patch depicts a vulture in flight diving down to the right clutching a broom in its talons. There is blood on the end of the broom and dripping from its beak. There is a lightning bolt above the vulture's head. Black cursive text in the bottom rectangle reads “N.J. Atkins Lieut.”On View
On viewCollections
United States Marine Corps
ca. 1950s
Object number: 00.2012.192.01
