Guest M1911A1 Posted May 18, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi I got this PT squadron patch at a sale. It is embroidered on cloth black torpedo on an off white cloth. Itis not like pictures of others I have seen. could it be theater made here are pictures of front and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted May 19, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 19, 2012 Looks US made on twill to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdcnut Posted May 19, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 19, 2012 It is the summer version of the PT boat distinguishing mark not a squadron patch. This patch was not official although I would not doubt some were worn. The blue patch was the official worh on white and blue uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Minton Posted October 1, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 1, 2013 I know there are a number or reproductions in circulation, so I wondering what everyone thought of this one. It was sold as a period WWII Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons patch. Of note is that it is dark blue, rather than black, as most of the patches sold as reproductions appear black to me.Does it look period, or reproduction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted October 1, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 1, 2013 Looks like a original machine embroidered variant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 1, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 1, 2013 I agree with Bob. Normally see the wool ones but this is a nice variant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 1, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 1, 2013 Great looking patch.Never knew there was a FE PT boat patch.How scarce is the FE variation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted October 2, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2013 I have a blue variation too,I would'nt call them rare,but they are harder to find than the black ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88thcollector Posted October 2, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2013 nothing to add either except that I have never seen one and now I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted October 2, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 2, 2013 I'll dig mine out and post a pic,I think the back of mine looks different than the one here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted October 2, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 2, 2013 I have never seen a fully embroidered black one. Only the fully embroidered blues ones, like the two that are shown in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 2, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 2, 2013 I have never seen a fully embroidered black one. Only the fully embroidered blues ones, like the two that are shown in this thread. It must be pretty rare if you've never seen one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted October 3, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 3, 2013 I have a black one on my quilt. I have actually seen at least 6-7 FE ones on ebay in the past 8 years. Most probably do not look at them since the PT patch isn't sought after. Maybe you'll check the photos a little better now =) I never recalled any of them going for more than $60. worldwarpatches is selling one for $150, but I think $60 is the top end price. I agree with most other folks, they aren't rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Minton Posted October 6, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 6, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. I see a number of the black ones sold as reproductions, so I guess the real ones aren't popular because casual collectors/reenactors have a cheaper alternative? I bought it as part of a group, and assessed it at $20, so it sounds like I did OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted August 26, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 26, 2014 I thought I saw one of these on the forum before but cannot find the thread. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted August 26, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 26, 2014 Yes, I remember talking about this insignia. Nice example. You see the black version more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted August 26, 2014 Share #17 Posted August 26, 2014 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/189384-opinion-on-pt-boat-patch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted August 26, 2014 Share #18 Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks that's the one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted August 26, 2014 Share #19 Posted August 26, 2014 Here's a thread I started showing some variations of the PT boat patch from my collection: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/189441-some-pt-boat-patches/?hl=%2Bboat+%2Bpatches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Minton Posted September 17, 2014 Share #20 Posted September 17, 2014 That was my blue one in the first linked thread. I think yours looks similar to mine, which people seemed to think was WWII period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillus Posted October 17, 2014 Share #21 Posted October 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillus Posted October 17, 2014 Share #22 Posted October 17, 2014 sorry lost text, it is PT boat patch fro WWII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted October 17, 2014 Share #23 Posted October 17, 2014 yes not sure if early/late , but WW2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted October 17, 2014 Share #24 Posted October 17, 2014 Nice one to find on white! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted October 18, 2014 Share #25 Posted October 18, 2014 Neat piece!Is that the same size as the other variations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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