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Vintage 1960s GEMSCO USS Lake Champlain U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Embroidered Patch – Original PackagingBeautiful vintage embroidered naval patch featuring the USS Lake Champlain, a historic Essex-class U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.Manufactured by GEMSCO, Inc. of New York, this colorful embroidered emblem features a large American bald eagle with outstretched wings flying over an aircraft carrier, surrounded by gold stars and decorative gold edging.Details:* Original vintage GEMSCO embroidered emblem
* USS Lake Champlain (CV-39)
* Estimated 1963–1966 production
* Original GEMSCO manufacturer display card
* Original protective plastic sleeve
* Intricate multicolored embroidery with raised stitching
* Appears unused / New Old Stock (NOS)
* Collectible U.S. Navy and military memorabiliaCondition:
Excellent vintage unused appearance. Patch remains attached to its original GEMSCO display card and includes its protective plastic sleeve. Card shows some age-related discoloration, light creasing, and minor edge wear. Please review all photographs for condition details.Historical Significance:
The USS Lake Champlain was commissioned in 1945, served during the Korean War, and participated in NASA spacecraft recovery missions before being decommissioned in 1966.A wonderful collectible for U.S. Navy veterans, naval aviation enthusiasts, military historians, and vintage embroidered patch collectors.
