Bidspirit auction | WWII U.S. Navy VT-5 Torpedo

WWII U.S. Navy VT-5 Torpedo Squadron Patch - World War II United States VT-5 ”Torpcats” Torpedo Squadron Patch. This patch is schiffli embroidery on twill and was removed from a jacket. Measures 4” x 3.75”. Established as Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) on February 14, 1943. Insignia was not approved by CNO. Deployed on the USS Yorktown where it flew the Grumman TBF-1 Avenger and the USS Franklin where it flew the Grumman TBF-3 Avenger. 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