VMSB/VMTV-143 Marine Torpedo Bomber Patch

[Airborne-Hunter]

My friend recently acquired this patch at the flea market. I don't do squadron patches; but do any forum members believe this to be real ww2 period production? Also what is fair/rough market value on this patch? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks ABN

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[jpstout]

Hello, ABH,

 

Can you tell me the diameter and whether it is embroidered on wool?

 

jpstout

[Airborne-Hunter]

Hello, ABH,

 

Can you tell me the diameter and whether it is embroidered on wool?

 

jpstout

 

It is embroidered on wool and is just under 4.25 inches across.

[jpstout]

Thank you for the xtra photos.

 

So far, I like it and everything I have seen points to an original vmsb 143. I added a pic of mine for reference.

 

best,

pat

[Johnny Signor]

I have the Jeff Millstein book on WW-2 USMC aviation patches and your patch is Identical in all ways that I can see, so Iwould venture you have a "real" deal there, My guesstimate of vaule a "minimum" of at least $200.00 , those type of unit patches you just don't find everyday and in such great shape !!!!!

[Bill Scott]

Its real and its worth 1500-1800 dollars.Bill Scott

[tully216]

I thought I would add my newest find to this topic!!

[Kurt Barickman]

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