Page last updated on Feb 28, 2017.
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1950 - Unique CVB-43 Lions Club pin of North Raleigh.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1953 - Old pin/charm of ship and ships logo of the time.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1953 - Old pin/charm of ship and ships logo of the time.
[Image Source - James Shaefer]
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1954 - VA-104 Hell's Archers squadron patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1957 - Med cruise patch from 1956-57.
[Image Source - Unkown]
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1957 - CVA-43 MED Cruise patch.
[Image Source - Mike Brown]
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1960 - Photo Lab patch from first WestPac.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1961 - USS Coral Sea CVA-43 - Far East Cruise.
[Image Source - Richard McCauley]
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1961 - V-4 "Grapes" patch.
[Image Source - Richard McCauley]
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1961 - 1960-61 Far East Cruise patch.
[Image Source - Richard McCauley]
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1961 - V-4 "Gas Gang" patch.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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1961 - VAW-13 DET Delta patch.
[Image Source - Rick LaFlam]
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1963 - USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Far East Cruise Patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1963 - USS Coral Sea CVA-43 - Another version of the 1963 Far East Cruise patch.
[Image Source - Moe Wadle]
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1964 - Carrier Air Wing 15 patch. "Strength in (or from) Unity".
[Image Source - Moe Wadle]
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1964 - VAW-11 patch,
[Image Source - Moe Wadle]
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1964 - VAW-11 Detachment Delta patch. It was designed by a third class petty officer named Bruce Lependorf.
[Image Source - Moe Wadle]
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1964 - CVW-15 & CVA-43 Patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1965 - USS Coral Sea CVA-43 - Far East Cruise 1964-65.
[Image Source - Moe Wadle]
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1965 - Slightly different version. USS Coral Sea CVA-43 - Far East Cruise 1965.
[Image Source - Moe Wadle]
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1965 - USS Coral Sea Vietnam patch from 1965.
[Image Source - David Herron]
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1965 - CVA-43 - VFP-63 DET-Delta squadron patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1965 - Task Force 77 patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1965 - CVA-43 Far East Cruise Patch.
[Image Source - Wayne Smith]
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1965 - VAW-13 Zappers Patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1965 - Patch from the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 1965 cruise - HC-1 Helicopter Squadron.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1966 - USS Coral Sea CVA-43 - Vietnam pin.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1966 - Task Force 77 Patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1966 - Task Force 77 Patch.
[Image Source - Dan Short]
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1966 - Engineering Department patch. I designed the below “Engineering Dept Patch†as part of a contest, got a 72HR shore liberty in Hong Kong for it and stayed in Kowloon . Original design by Coral Sea's own Dan Short IC-2.
[Image Source - Mike Brophy]
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1967 - Patch from the VF-154 Black Knight's.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1967 - CVA-43 Coral Sea shoulder tab patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1967 - Weapons Division patch.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1967 - VA-155 Yankee Air Pirates 100 missions patch.
[Image Source - Ron]
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1967 - Far East Cruise Patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1968 - OE DIV patch from 1967-68 cruise.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1968 - Centurion patch for 100 Traps.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1968 - Double Centurion patch for 200 Traps.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1968 - Triple Centurion patch for 300 Traps.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1968 - HATRON 2 patch.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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1968 - VAH-2 patch.
[Image Source - Sidney "Doc" Dockery]
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1968 - VF-151 3rd Vietnam Wetspac.
[Image Source - Harold L. Eckardt]
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1969 - Far East Cruise patch.
[Image Source - Bill Dombkowski]
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1969 - F-division patch.
[Image Source - Jack McMahan]
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1970 - CVA-43 VAQ-135 "Home Brew" patch.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1970 - Triple Centurion. Patch collection from CDR W.A.Lacy.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1970 - A-4 Skyhawk. Patch collection from CDR W.A.Lacy.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1970 - A-7 Corsair. Patch collection from CDR W.A.Lacy.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1970 - Airwing 15. Patch collection from CDR W.A.Lacy.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1970 - VA-22. Patch collection from CDR W.A.Lacy.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1970 - VA-94. Patch collection from CDR W.A.Lacy.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1970 - VA-125. Patch collection from CDR W.A.Lacy.
[Image Source - Sean Keenan]
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1970 - VA-126. Patch collection from CDR W.A.Lacy.
[Image Source - Shelby Gaul]
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1970 - CVA-43 Photo Lab Patch.
[Image Source - Chris Arnold]
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1970 - A-3 Whale patch.
[Image Source - Chris Arnold]
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1970 - F-4 Phantom II patch.
[Image Source - Chris Arnold]
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1970 - F-4 Phantom II patch.
[Image Source - Steve Clark]
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1971 - Rare patch from a evangelical group called Protestant Men of Coral Sea, which was begun by Chaplain David Meschke.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1972 - CVA-43 - Patch from 71-72 WestPac.
[Image Source - Richard Tobin]
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1972 - V-2 Division patch from 1972.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1972 - USS Coral Sea Aircrew Survival Equipment Man patch.
[Image Source - Will Branstrup]
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1972 - Olongapo's Own patch.
[Image Source - Chris Arnold]
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1972 - VF-51 Screaming Eagles patch.
[Image Source - Chris Arnold]
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1972 - VF-111 Sundowners patch.
[Image Source - Robert Lawson]
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1972 - Double Centurion patch for 200 Traps.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1973 - Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club patch. The USS Coral Sea spent more time in the Tonkin Gulf than any other carrier.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1973 - CVA-43 Centurion patch.
[Image Source - Harry Wiseley]
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1973 - CVA-43 Cruise Jacket from 1973 WestPac.
[Image Source - Robert Thompson]
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1973 - Patch from The Mighty Shrikes of VA-94.
[Image Source - Robert Thompson]
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1973 - Patch from The Mighty Shrikes of VA-94.
[Image Source - Herman Doernbach]
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1975 - Rare patch from the Main Mutha's of Engine Room 1.
[Image Source - Terry Stroth]
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1975 - Rare M Division patch.
[Image Source - Robert Hampton]
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1975 - Radioman Patch.
[Image Source - Mike (Doc) Lennon]
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1975 - 3 Group M-division patch.
[Image Source - Sidney "Doc" Dockery]
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1975 - VA-95 Vietnam Westpac.
[Image Source - Sidney "Doc" Dockery]
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1975 - Vietnam Westpac.
[Image Source - Sidney "Doc" Dockery]
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1975 -
[Image Source - Sidney "Doc" Dockery]
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1975 - Vietnam Westpac.
[Image Source - Sidney ]
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1975 - Steamin' Demons Patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1976 - CVA-43 - "Mother" charm.
[Image Source - Bruce Gerber]
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1976 - OZ Division Patch. The land of "Oz".
[Image Source - Robert Lawson]
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1977 - Centurion patch for 200 Traps.
[Image Source - Bob Dorais]
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1980 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 - 79/80 WestPac Cruise patch.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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1980 - 1979-80 Stroker Patch - Strike Force.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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1980 - 1979-80 Stroker Patch - A-6.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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1980 - 1979-80 Stroker Patch - A-7.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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1980 - 1979-80 Stroker Patch - E-2.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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1980 - 1979-80 Stroker Patch - F-4.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1980 - VMFA-323 Squadron patch from 79/80 WestPac.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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1980 - CV-43 "Gonzo" Station patch.
[Image Source - Chris Arnold]
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1980 - NAS Cubi Point patch.
[Image Source - John Baxter]
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1981 - CV-43 Glass beer stein.
[Image Source - Rich Carson]
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1982 - 81/82 WestPac Cruise patch
[Image Source - Rich Carson]
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1982 - CV-43 "San Francisco's Own" pin.
[Image Source - Dave Morehead]
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1982 - Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1982 - MODLOC patch from 81-82 WESTPAC/IO cruise.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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1983 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 World Cruise patch.
[Image Source - Rich Carson]
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1983 - World Cruise engineering patch.
[Image Source - John C. Holtz]
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1983 - Battle Group Charlie patch.
[Image Source - Daniel Sauceda]
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1983 - CV-43 - VA-196 Main Battery patch from 83 world cruise.
[Image Source - Rich Carson]
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1983 - CV-43 World Cruise pin.
[Image Source - Rich Carson]
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1983 - CV-43 NEY 83 pin.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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1983 - CV-43 Suez Canal patch.
[Image Source - Matthew Tanner]
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1983 - VA-196 patch from 1983 cruise.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1985 - Only example of this patch I've seen.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1985 - CV-43 - Centurion patches for 100 & 200 traps.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1986 - Patch of CVW-13; The Guardians.
[Image Source - James Wasson]
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1986 - CV-43 - Patch from 85-86 MED cruise when the US challenged the "Line of Death" against Libya.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1986 - CV-43 Libyan campaign patch.
[Image Source - John Reifenberger]
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1986 - Line of Death patch - Libya
[Image Source - Stephen Barette]
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1986 - CV-43 Ageless Warrior button.
[Image Source - Stephen Barette]
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1986 - Coral Sea Cares button.
[Image Source - Stephen Barette]
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1986 - I Love Coral Sea button.
[Image Source - Stephen Barette]
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1986 - I love Coral Sea button.
[Image Source - Stephen Barette]
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1986 - I Love Coral Sea button.
[Image Source - Norm Gilbert]
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1986 - Line of Death patch
[Image Source - eBay]
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1987 - CV-43 Master At Arms patch.
[Image Source - Tony Peters]
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1987 - CV-43 AIMD patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1987 - Supply Department patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1989 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 - Last cruise patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1989 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 - Patch "Ageless Warrior - Older and Bolder"
[Image Source - eBay]
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1989 - Patch from the last cruise.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1989 - VAW-127 SeaBats patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1989 - CV-43 Final Cruise Button.
[Image Source - Chris Arnold]
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1989 - USS Coral Sea Homecoming button.
[Image Source - Bob Dorais]
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1990 - USS Coral Sea 43 year patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1990 - CV-43 500 Hours Firewatch patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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1990 - 1947 to 1990 Pin.
[Image Source - eBay]
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Apr 30, 1990 - USS Coral Sea decommissioning patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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2000 - USS Coral Sea Marine detachment patch.
[Image Source - Bruce Gerber]
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2000 - USS Coral Sea CVA-43 patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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2000 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 patch.
[Image Source - David C. Nilsen]
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2000 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 World Cruise patch. This patch is just a really weird reproduction of the USS America 1970 World Cruise to Vietnam. You will note the hull number (CVA 66) and CVW 9, are incorrect.
[Image Source - eBay]
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2000 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 pin.
[Image Source - eBay]
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2000 - USS Coral Sea pin.
[Image Source - eBay]
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2000 - USS Coral Sea rocker tab patch.
[Image Source - eBay]
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2008 - All Coral Sea Westpac vets should be laughing out loud right now.