Bidspirit auction | WWII U.S. Navy VB-20 Bombing

WWII U.S. Navy VB-20 Bombing Squadron Patch - World War Two Bombing Squadron 20 (VB-20) squadron patch. The patch is schiffli embroidery. Measures 3.5″ x 4.25″.The squadron was redesignated as Bombing Squadron Twenty (VB-20) on October 15, 1943. The insignia was approved by Office of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on December 9, 1943. During WW2, the squadron served on the USS Enterprise and USS Lexington. They were equipped with Curtiss SB2C Helldivers and were involved on attacks in the Bonin Islands, Palau, Okinawa, Formosa, and Luzon, playing a key role in the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Islands. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up, we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pick up within 10 days or we will dispose of the item and you will not receive a refund. TL114