kiaiokalewa Posted March 9, 2023 Share #1 Posted March 9, 2023 Not my field of expertise and don't know exactly what I got here. These were are acquired late 60's- early 70's. Other than that I don't know squat about them although a bunch of them do look theater made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaiokalewa Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share #2 Posted March 9, 2023 A few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaiokalewa Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted March 9, 2023 The last of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted March 9, 2023 Share #4 Posted March 9, 2023 22 minutes ago, kiaiokalewa said: The last of them Original Apollo 15 Recovery patch made by Gemsco --> Apollo 15 - USS Okinawa - Recovery fleet - Gemsco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted March 9, 2023 Share #5 Posted March 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, kiaiokalewa said: Not my field of expertise and don't know exactly what I got here. These were are acquired late 60's- early 70's. Other than that I don't know squat about them although a bunch of them do look theater made. Both of these are originals US made by Gemsco, the first worth $10+/- and the CANOPUS Marine DET is $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted March 9, 2023 Share #6 Posted March 9, 2023 The Marine amphibious SSI in post#3 looks Chinese made. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted March 9, 2023 Share #7 Posted March 9, 2023 I collect USMC Force Recon patches and I've never come across your 4th Force Recon Company patch. I'm guessing a 1970s era piece when this reserve unit was moved to Hawaii as the black design over the blue (ocean) looks like a representation of Diamond Head. The design is a little older and obsolete with the pathfinder half wing positioned above a US Army paratrooper wing. They now use the USN/USMC paratrooper wing in the design of their patches with the same pathfinder half wing and crossed paddles. I believe it is real as I've never seen this pop up for sale anywhere. Now that it is on the forum my guess is that there will be copies coming out of the Philippines in a couple of months. Your USMC Pathfinder patch could be an older piece but I can't tell if it has a merrowed edge or is cut edged. There are a number of variants of this patch that are genuine and a bunch of copies. I would need to see the back of this patch to make a determination if it is genuine. Nice finds. Your USS Okinawa Apollo 15 recovery force patch is a keeper as they sell for quite a bit of money due to NASA collectors who seem to be a little more fanatical about collecting patches then military insignia collectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted March 9, 2023 Share #8 Posted March 9, 2023 The okinawa apollo 15 goes from $102 to $299 on worthpoint. I'd let it sit as a BIN for several years! Nice patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted March 9, 2023 Share #9 Posted March 9, 2023 The Harbor Patrol patch is great. 100 bucks or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaiokalewa Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted March 10, 2023 Thanks all that had responded here and in PM's. I will reply to those that contacted me directly. First and foremost I do understand the importance of seeing the back sides of these patches as I too am a patch collector. So here, they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaiokalewa Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted March 10, 2023 Here's some more stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiaiokalewa Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted March 14, 2023 and a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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