HOF Posted August 23, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2014 I got this patch a few years back and was told it was the 8th Naval Beach Battalion and was from WWII. When I purchased it, I was told it was a rare patch, as only about 450 of them were made. The patch was worn on the left shoulder of the HBT coveralls. The 8-ball patch was only worn at the Amphibious Training Base at Little Creek, Va. for a short time before the base commander ordered it removed as it looked "too Army". Is any of this true? Is it a WWII patch? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted August 23, 2014 and the back ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted August 23, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2014 Yes it is WWII, and it is tough to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted May 21, 2015 Share #4 Posted May 21, 2015 Can you tell me the dimensions? Can someone put a dollar figure to this patch? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted May 22, 2015 Share #5 Posted May 22, 2015 A group of three sold on ebay a year ago for $500. To buy one by itself, expect to pay $175-250. The navy made few patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted May 22, 2015 Share #6 Posted May 22, 2015 I have seen one go for $300+ too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortaydc60 Posted May 22, 2015 Share #7 Posted May 22, 2015 It is rare and easily over 350 if you could even find it. Mort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted May 22, 2015 Share #8 Posted May 22, 2015 Thank you all for the responses on price, how about the dimensions? Bearmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted May 22, 2015 Share #9 Posted May 22, 2015 I went ahead and pulled the trigger, very happy I got this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted May 22, 2015 Share #10 Posted May 22, 2015 the reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted May 23, 2015 Share #11 Posted May 23, 2015 I have an article from an old MILITARIA magazine.According to the article I think only around a 100-400 were made.It's buried somewhere.These were worn state side on the utility shirts.But the unit commander said they looked to "ARMY" and ordered them removed.I also have one.Never knew what it was until I came across the article.I always thought it was a novelty "odd-ball" type patch.Excellent find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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