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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?

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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.

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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.

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THere is an earlier post that shows a variety of sizes and styles on overseas caps.

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