USMC Aviation Patches

[mowgli]

Gents,

I am fortunate enough to live near one of the original makers of Japanese cloth patches from the 50's & 60's. This man and his late father have been in business since the mid-fifties, and developed a reputation as being the best in the business. Today the son, now in his 70's, works in the small original shop where he sells current patches to the occasional customer who recognizes his talents and history. I had been trying to buy some of the original patches he had on display, but was unsuccessful since he has no interest in a monetary exchange. We finally agreed on a jacket for patch trade, and I now own 5 of his original USMC patches. He has a few originals from the 50's he keeps in a safe place, but many from the late 60's & early 70's are still on sale in his shop. He showed me the original patterns and sale orders he shipped to various locations around the Marine Corps (El Toro,Taiwan, Chu Lai, & Da Nang). I thought some of you might enjoy these photos.

Mowgli

 

[Curahee]

Fantastic pics, thanks for posting them

 

[dujardin]

you are a lucky man,
great patches
thanksssssssssss
marcel

 

[mowgli]

Thank you for the comments. Later this week, I'll post some pictures from a future website this gentleman wants to post as historical reference. I told him about VLJ, and he seemed pleased to share his passion with others. Unfortunately, he doesn't speak much English, so communication is a combination of English, some Japanese, and hand gestures.

Mowgli

 

[dujardin]

Thank you for the comments. Later this week, I'll post some pictures from a future website this gentleman wants to post as historical reference. I told him about VLJ, and he seemed pleased to share his passion with others. Unfortunately, he doesn't speak much English, so communication is a combination of English, some Japanese, and hand gestures.

Mowgli

be his personnal translater, it would be great to receive his history on the forum.
tell him you would be more than happy to help him.