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Dark blue US Navy shoulder patch with “Patron 721” sewn in white
Patron 721 Unit Identification Mark
Dark blue US Navy shoulder patch with “Patron 721” sewn in white
Dark blue US Navy shoulder patch with “Patron 721” sewn in white

Patron 721 Unit Identification Mark

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. 2018.32.09
Object number2018.32.09
DescriptionPatch, Military; Dark blue arch shaped shoulder tab, unit identification mark, or rocker with "Patron 721" sewn in white. Patron 721 is an abbreviation for Patrol Squadron 721, or VP-721.
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