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Dark blue unit identification mark with "U.S.S. Growler" embroidered in white thread
USS Growler Unit Identification Mark
Dark blue unit identification mark with "U.S.S. Growler" embroidered in white thread
Dark blue unit identification mark with "U.S.S. Growler" embroidered in white thread

USS Growler Unit Identification Mark

Object NamePatch, Military
Historic Owner
DateAugust 1962–April 1963
PeriodCold War
Mediumfabric, thread
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Samuel S. Cochran, LCDR, USN, Ret. 2018.49.03
Object number2018.49.03
DescriptionPatch, Military; Dark blue arch shaped shoulder tab, unit identification mark, or rocker with "U.S.S. Growler" embroidered in white thread.
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