{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-navy-pt-boat-mosquito-fleet-crew-patch","title":"Original WWII U.S. Navy PT Boat “Mosquito Fleet” Crew Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal World War II-era U.S. Navy PT Boat patch featuring the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mosquito Fleet”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e motif, with winged mosquitoes riding a torpedo\/projectile over a stylized lower design. This imagery was closely associated with U.S. Navy Motor Torpedo Boat service during WWII and was used on a variety of PT Boat-related insignia and unofficial crew patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is constructed on black felt with heavy white embroidery and a white stitched border. The reverse shows exposed period-style stitching with no modern plastic backing. It has clear age and use, including scattered loose threads, edge wear, and some embroidery loss toward the lower portion, all consistent with an older original piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe patch came in as part of a larger grouping of WWII military material. While the exact PT Boat squadron or individual boat has not been positively identified, the design is consistent with the broader \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Navy PT Boat “Mosquito Fleet” tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than a clearly numbered squadron insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and visually striking piece of WWII naval memorabilia, ideal for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Navy PT Boats, Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons, WWII patches, theater-made insignia, and naval special warfare history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good original condition with honest age, wear, loose threads, and minor embroidery loss as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43719013826637,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/AB0CA15C-9537-40CB-86B9-CB63B47DF2A4.jpg?v=1788458903","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-navy-pt-boat-mosquito-fleet-crew-patch","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}