WWII U.S. Navy VT-16 Torpedo Squadron Patch Decal and Separate leather backing

World War Two U.S. Navy VT-16 squadron patch decal to be applied to leather and a separate blank leather patch backing that measures 5.125" in diameter. Established as Torpedo Squadron Sixteen (VT-16) on November 28,1942. The insignia was approved by the Office of Chief of Naval Operations – CNO on February 12, 1945. VT-16 was deployed on the (CV-16) USS Lexington and the USS Randolph towards the end of the War. Flew the Grumman TBF-1 Avenger. Participated in Campaigns at Tarawa, Truk, Marianas and Gilbert Islands. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up, we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pick up within 10 days or we will dispose of the item and you will not receive a refund.