UNITED STATES NAVY OCCUPATIONAL RATING PATCH - DATA SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 1961-1998

Description: VINTAGE US MILITARY UNIT PATCH FROM PINE GAP, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA 1961 - 1968 PERIOD. UNITED STATES NAVY OCCUPATIONAL RATING - DATA SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 1961-1998 - SOUVENIR OF OPERATION BUFFALO A 5 cm x 5 cm embroidered cloth woven patch. Worn on the upper sleeve as a square the design is of a helium atom with input/output arrows. This rare patch represents the United States Navy occupational rating of Data Systems Technician (abbreviated as DS). This was a designation given by the US Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) to enlist members who completed satisfactorily initial data systems technician 'A' school training. The primary training location for the DS rating was Combat System Technical Schools Command,(CSTSC) at Mare Island Vallejo, California. The rating was established in 1961 and was later merged into the electronics technician and fire controlman ratings on 1 October 1998. Condition: This distinguishing unit patch is in issued condition showing evidence of service wear. The patch has been displayed on a RAAF serviceman's memorabilia board at some point, old double sided sticky tape present. The pictures refer. No medals nor badges. From the trinkets and souvenirs of A142 W/O H E C Strugnell RAAF. Reverse: Plain, as pictured, not maker marked. The remains of the old double sided sticky tape remain. Condition note: The opinions expressed in the condition report are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. On items like this prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during the auction period. Payment: Please pay within three (3) days after the auction closes. Australian buyers: Bank Deposit: Bendigo Bank. PayPal. Pay Id.New Zealand buyers: Bank Deposit: BNZ, Ping, PayPal.UK buyers: Bank Deposit: NatWest. PayPal. Enquire within for details. Postage: A valid mobile number is advised if Buyer's wish to receive tracking and delivery messages. Please check the postage; if you don't understand, feel free to contact us with any questions. Postage is charged at as close to cost as possible, where there are multiple purchases from the same Buyer the postage is combined., often capped at the price of the first item purchased. Postal overpayments are refunded. To avoid overseas fees, UK HMRC customs duty, VAT and etc, buyers from overseas can have an item posted to an Australian address for forwarding by a friend or relative. However buyers need to have that address added to their eBay and PayPal profile prior to payment. International Buyers - Please Note: * Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price nor the postage charges. Local duty and taxes (if any) are the responsibility of the buyer. * Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs may be (if any) prior to bidding/buying.* These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. The listed handling time of five business days is to cover for basic postage delays and for sales and postage made over weekends and public holidays. Typically, items are posted within 24 hours of payment. Any old coins used in the photos with the item are to show scale and are not included. Sales list updated regularly. ~ O ~~ O ~~ O ~

Price: 7.75 AUD

Location: Melbourne, VIC

End Time: 2025-01-28T05:32:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 13.35 AUD