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For sale is an authentic vintage 1970s novelty embroidered patch celebrating "100 Missions Over Blacks Beach - La Jolla, California."
This tongue-in-cheek piece is a classic, era-specific parody of the famous military milestones of the era. Instead of a combat zone, it features a humorous binoculars design framing female silhouettes, beautifully capturing the spirit of San Diego's legendary retro beach culture from the 1970s.
Features:
- Size: Large statement size, measures just shy of 6" Wide x 4" Tall
- Era: Circa 1970s / early 1980s
- Style: Fully embroidered sew-on patch
- Condition: Excellent unused vintage condition. Shows some light, authentic storage-related surface smudging typical of a 40+ year old unwashed textile, adding fantastic retro character. The embroidery and borders remain tight and structurally sound.
- Perfect for collectors of vintage novelty items, retro pop-culture satire, or Southern California beach memorabilia.
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