An official vintage Coast Guard jacket patch from the USCG Training Center Yorktown, Virginia - the service's premier East Coast training facility.
 
This large-format embroidered patch features:
• Size: 11.5 cm diameter (4.5") - commanding "large format" for instructor/crew jackets
• Condition: Excellent vintage state (see photos for color retention)
• Provenance: Original issue from active training era
 
Key Features:
Historic Training Command Insignia - From the "Coast Guard University" (established 1917)
Yorktown, VA Specificity - Home of advanced technical and leadership training
1980s-90s Construction - Thick cotton-thread embroidery on wool blend
Instructor/Staff Association - Typically worn by cadre and graduating classes
Collector's Rarity - Few preserved examples from this pre-digital era                             
Historical Context:
The Yorktown Training Center:
✓ Founded in 1917 as "Coast Guard Station #10"
✓ Became primary technical training site after 1965 reorganization
✓ Trained 80% of USCG personnel during this patch's era
 
Material Specifications:
Thread: 12-ply cotton (durable, matte finish)
Backing: Military-grade wool/polyester blend
Edge: Classic merrowed border (prevents fraying)