color PT Boat patch - anyone seen one?

[Der Finn]

This patch was given to me by a PT boat veteran many years ago. He told me this patch was worn

for only about a month or so when a high-ranking officer ordered them removed "because we don't wear color patches in the U.S. Navy!". Comments appreciated, thanks.

Tom

[Terry K.]

GREAT LOOKING PATCH!

[Allan H.]

This patch looks like it was an embroidery test sample rather than something that was made for issue. It is common to see bright colors used in the stitching. It helps to identify the flaws in the stitching. Why else would the waves be green?

 

I can see a sailor getting hold of this because it was so different and even sewing it on a uniform, I think it was ordered to be removed because it wasn't an authorized example.

 

Allan

[firefighter]

Very cool patch.

[Der Finn]

Thanks for the comments, gentlemen! Allan, I believe you are correct. The patch wasn't authorized and that's

probably why they were ordered removed.

[Teamski]

Now that is something you don't see everyday! Neat!

 

-Ski

[Bill Scott]

Now that is one Rare example of a very common insignia.Thanks for showing it.Scotty