PFA Ken Posted September 10, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 10, 2020 Hi! Just picked up a 70s jacket with these patches. What do you think? Looks legit? Link to post Share on other sites
MilitaryPicker1941 Posted September 10, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 10, 2020 Looks good to me. The 1st and 3rd one posted are Japanese made Looking for a Vietnamese made 267th Cable Construction "Snakemen" patch and DI & Theatre Made Hand Guided Patches from ODS to Present Day as well as embroidered boonies/ uniforms Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 10, 2020 Share #3 Posted September 10, 2020 I have the same patches in my collection, made at a Yokosuka patch shop Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
PFA Ken Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted September 10, 2020 That is a great photo! Circa 70s? How do you tell if it's Japanese made? Thanks all ! Link to post Share on other sites
Salvage Sailor Posted September 11, 2020 Share #5 Posted September 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Goodhype said: That is a great photo! Circa 70s? How do you tell if it's Japanese made? Thanks all ! 1964 I know they're Japanese made from buying them (in Japan) wearing them, and collecting them for the past 50 years Anchor's Aweigh Member National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors - The Salvage Navy! Link to post Share on other sites
18-Echo Posted September 11, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 11, 2020 One “clue” to look for is “cornrow embroidery” as it is sometimes called. It can be seen clearly in the blue background of the third patch. It’s a hallmark of Japanese patches - but not always as evidenced by the very first patch posted. But it is a clue to narrow things down. Link to post Share on other sites
busternfo Posted September 12, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 12, 2020 Would these patches be considered "cut edge"? Link to post Share on other sites
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