USS CONSERVER (ARS-39) The "Connie Maru" Bolster class 1945-1994 Eight battle stars for Korean War service Opening of Wonsan, October 1950. USS Merganser (AMS-26) tied up to USS Conserver (ARS-39) in Wonsan Harbor, Korea. Photographed by AFAN W.C. Newbill. The original photo is dated 23 October 1950. Note navigation bouy on Conserver's after deck and ships in background, including another AMS and a high-speed minesweeper (DMS). (Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives)     Underwater Demolition Team "Frogmen" study the situation, prior to destroying a North Korean minefield in Wonsan harbor, 26 October 1950. Photographed by C.K. Rose, of Combat Photo Unit Two.          

Wow thats quite the impressive career and would certainly explain your knowledge. You must have quite the collection!

I've been collecting patches for over 60 years and still buy fakes.  Luckily not too often.

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Yessir, my thoughts exactly. Yes, they definitely can, and Ill do my best to make sure this stays the first and only!

Like a scratch-off lottery ticket.   And, I'd rather make a mistake paying $7 for a fake rather than passing on a $7 original.   But, too many $7 misfires can add up.

No, it's  the civilian EAME campaign ribbon.  The Arizona ribbon does not have horizontal stripes and the vertical stripes are wider.  See here:   https://insigniology.com/United-States/Arizona-National-Guard-Awards

William E. Colby (next to your Dad). DCI 1973-1976.

Figured as much. Thanks a lot! I definitely will be looking at some originals. I was only willing to take the risk since it only ran me 7 bucks and at least it looks cool haha. I appreciate it!

Unfortunately,  you have a "bad" one.  Do a search on VN-made patches to see what originals look like and become familiar with them prior to making additional purchases.  NO originals  are made like this one.