tigerfan Posted January 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 22, 2009 I have come across variations of the WWII Navy V-5 patch but not this one. It is larger than the overseas style cap patch (pictured next to it) and embroidered on twill. Does anyone know if this is a shoulder patch or some sort of pocket patch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted January 23, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 23, 2009 The only info of which I am aware, Smith and Pelz book, indicates that the one on the left was worn on the garrison caps. I don't collect Navy, so have no personal knowledge that differs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchhouse2 Posted January 23, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 23, 2009 I have never seen documentation that the V-5 patch was worn as an SSI. As Dave mentions it was worn on the garrison cap. Could it be a sweetheart type insignia or for unoffical wear on other insignia. This is the first style I have seen. As you mention, there are other styles. I have another that is on a round twill disk. Overall size is slightly larger than the one shown on the left. Nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdcnut Posted January 23, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 23, 2009 THere is an earlier post that shows a variety of sizes and styles on overseas caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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