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Circular embroidered patch depicting a pirate wearing a bicorn hat that says “Gas Gang,” holdin…
Roof Rat Patch
Circular embroidered patch depicting a pirate wearing a bicorn hat that says “Gas Gang,” holdin…
Circular embroidered patch depicting a pirate wearing a bicorn hat that says “Gas Gang,” holding a mop in one and hand fueling nozzle in other, text below reads “Roof Rat”

Roof Rat Patch

Object NamePatch, Military
Historic Owner
Association
Date1965–1968
PeriodCold War; Vietnam War
Mediumfabric
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Ronald Wishman. 2018.32.05
Object number2018.32.05
DescriptionPatch, Military; Circular off-white patch with a red border and “Roof rat” written below it, probably from the V-4 Division. The image shows a misshapen pirate holding a mop in one hand and a fueling nozzle in the other. The pirate is wearing a navy blue bicorn hat with “Gas // gang” written in yellow.
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