Bidspirit auction | WWII U.S. Navy VT-2 Torpedo

WWII U.S. Navy VT-2 Torpedo Squadron Patch - World War Two U.S. Navy identified VT-2 squadron patch. The patch is painted on canvas. Measures 4.875″ in diameter. Originally established as Torpedo Squadron One S (VT-1S) in 1926. Redesignated as Torpedo Squadron 2 (VT-2) on June 1, 1937. Disestablished November 6, 1942. Reestablished as VT-2 (2nd VT-2) on June 1, 1943. The insignia was approved by the Office of Chief of Naval Operations – CNO on November 11, 1943. VT-2 was deployed on the (CV-12) USS Hornet and flew the Grumman TBM Avenger. Participated in the Battle of the Philippine sea and carried out strikes against Japanese installations in the Marianas, Palau, Truk, and the Philippines. 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