Bidspirit auction | Vintage USS Grapple Naval Patches

Vintage USS Grapple Naval Patches - This lot features a set of antique naval patches from the USS Grapple (ARS-7), a vessel that served in the U.S. Navy from the early 1940s through the late 1970s. These patches, likely worn by crew members, represent a piece of history from a ship known for its salvage and rescue operations during both World War II and the Cold War. The USS Grapple played a vital role in salvaging ships and performing underwater recovery operations, making these patches a fascinating collectible for naval historians and military enthusiasts.