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[ProbublyDan]

My father gave me this jacket last year as a gift, all I know is that it came from my grandpa who was in the navy. I'm not the best researcher so I'm unsure of what any of the patches mean. My buddy is an antique dealer and he's very interested in my jacket. Would love any information I can get from you all as you seem to know your stuff. Thanks in advance.

 

[Saint-ex]

The patch from the VP-47 seems to be from 1948 to 1964

 

[Chandler]

Why is your antique dealer buddy "interested?"

If it was a gift from my father, by proxy of my grandfather who was issued the jacket, I'd steer clear of any "interested" antique dealers. Just me.