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Embroidered circular yellow patch depicting a tiger advancing forward with teeth bared and claw…
Attack Squadron VA-65 Patch
Embroidered circular yellow patch depicting a tiger advancing forward with teeth bared and claw…
Embroidered circular yellow patch depicting a tiger advancing forward with teeth bared and claws extended

Attack Squadron VA-65 Patch

Object NamePatch, Military
Historic Owner
Date1957–1961
PeriodCold War
Mediumfabric, thread
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Stephen Klim. 2019.22
Object number2019.22
DescriptionPatch, Military; Circular yellow patch from attack squadron VA-65 with embroidered tiger baring its teeth and ears folded down and back. The tiger has orange fur, yellow stripes and red eyes. The claws of the tiger are visible and the tail curls at the end. The tiger is surrounded by a yellow background.
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