US NAVY Ship Embroidered Jacket Patch USS SAM HOUSTON SSBN - 609 Nuclear Submarine
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US NAVY ship embroidered jacket patch U.S.S. SAM HOUSTON SSBN 609 nuclear submarine
* large embroidered naval patch measures 6 1/2" W x 6" H* Ethan Allen-class USS SAM HOUSTON (SSBN-609)* Nuclear Deterrent Patrol No. 50 (1978/79) -- (from wikipedia: "Sam Houston performed 14 patrols, No. 37 – No. 50, between 1975 and 1979 operating out of Guam. During these patrols Sam Houston made mid-patrol stops in South Korea and Hawaii.")* Nicely embroidered, the stars are made of silver thre...ad* "Gold Crew" - most likely meant for a crewman's jacket?* outstanding graphics: atomic symbol icon; sub firing a missile; vibrant colors; in excellent overall condition
from Wikipedia:"USS Sam Houston (SSBN-609/SSN-609), an Ethan Allen-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after Sam Houston (1793–1863), president of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston was the US Navy's seventh ballistic missile submarine." In service from 1962-1991, spending her last days as a United States Navy SEAL team mother ship. "SSBN is the US Navy hull classification symbol for a nuclear-powered, ballistic missile-carrying submarine. The SS denotes "Submarine" (alternatively "Ship, Submersible"), the B denotes "ballistic missile, " and the N denotes "nuclear powered.""
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* large embroidered naval patch measures 6 1/2" W x 6" H* Ethan Allen-class USS SAM HOUSTON (SSBN-609)* Nuclear Deterrent Patrol No. 50 (1978/79) -- (from wikipedia: "Sam Houston performed 14 patrols, No. 37 – No. 50, between 1975 and 1979 operating out of Guam. During these patrols Sam Houston made mid-patrol stops in South Korea and Hawaii.")* Nicely embroidered, the stars are made of silver thre...ad* "Gold Crew" - most likely meant for a crewman's jacket?* outstanding graphics: atomic symbol icon; sub firing a missile; vibrant colors; in excellent overall condition
from Wikipedia:"USS Sam Houston (SSBN-609/SSN-609), an Ethan Allen-class submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after Sam Houston (1793–1863), president of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston was the US Navy's seventh ballistic missile submarine." In service from 1962-1991, spending her last days as a United States Navy SEAL team mother ship. "SSBN is the US Navy hull classification symbol for a nuclear-powered, ballistic missile-carrying submarine. The SS denotes "Submarine" (alternatively "Ship, Submersible"), the B denotes "ballistic missile, " and the N denotes "nuclear powered.""
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Return/Refund PolicyReturns are accepted for up to 30 days. To assist with the process, please save all packaging (especially if there is any shipping damage -- the shipping companies nearly all require photographic proof before refunding due to damage). Buyer pays for return shipping. If there are any issues with the item, please message us so we can work to make things right. We're proud of our positive feedback. Thanks for your purchase!Shipping PolicyMany of our items are listed with free shipping, but it depends on the size and weight of the item. Due to increased USPS and FedEx rates and due to location-based price variability, any shipping charges are now determined by item dimensions and buyer's shipping address. There are no added shipping/handling fees or shipping materials costs.International Shipping PolicyInternational shipping is provided solely through eBay's Global Shipping Program. Item ConditionsMany of our items are discovered at estate sales, garage sales, or thrift stores. Though our home and storage areas are strictly non-smoking and pet-free, the same cannot be guaranteed for the items' past lives. If there's an issue with an item, please refer to our return/refund policy. We're here to make sure you're a satisfied customerPackaging PolicyIn our effort to reduce waste, your purchase may be shipped with reused packaging. Rest assured your item will be shipped and packed with great care, and all reused materials are clean and sturdy. We're eBay customers, too, so we know how important it is to receive your purchase in the right condition. Thanks!
