Patch Guide: U.S. Navy Ships and Submarines

By Michael L. Roberts

Attack aircraft carriers, battleships, destroyers, frigates, light and heavy cruisers, and patrol crafts. 1,300 different ships and submarines from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War have their crests displayed in brilliant full color. This book is an encyclopedia, preserving the emblems that reflect the pride of the crews belonging to the best ships in the U.S. Navy."" Indexed.""

• Language: English
• Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
• Release date: Jun 1, 1992
• ISBN: 9781681622828

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PATCH GUIDE

U.S. Navy Ships and Submarines

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TURNER PUBLISHING COMPANY

AUTHOR

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The author was born in Enid, Oklahoma, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1957, and retired in 1979 as a Chief Aviation Machinists Mate. Since retirement he has remained in aerospace and is an executive for a major aircraft manufacturer.

Mr. Roberts is married to the former Judy White and resides in Long Beach, California. They have two children, a son Jay R. and a daughter Sherie Ann.

PREFACE

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The ships crest is a customized emblem designed specifically for a particular unit. It is often displayed on plaques, patches, decals and other memorabilia. The crest builds pride in the crew and is a daily reminder that the crew belongs to the best ship in the U.S. Navy. In past years crests were designed by and for the crew members.

Although not approved by Navy regulations until the 1950s, ships have decorated their bridges and smokestacks with their crests since

Today, ship crests are authorized for unofficial use only. Each element of the design has a specific meaning. Most crests are designed by professionals, with the design being approved by the Naval Board of Heraldry.

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