An authentic vintage Boatswain's Mate training patch from the USCG Training Center Yorktown, Virginia - the legendary "BM School" where Coast Guard deck officers earned their stripes.
 
• Size: 10 cm diameter (3.94") - standard issue for graduate jackets
• Condition: Near mint (see photos for crisp embroidery detail)
• Provenance: Original Yorktown Training Center issue
 
Key Features:
Elite BM School Insignia - Marks completion of rigorous Boatswain's Mate training
Yorktown, VA Heritage - Worn by graduates of the Coast Guard's premier East Coast training hub
1980s-Era Construction - Dense thread embroidery on military-grade wool backing
Operational Symbolism - Features traditional BM tools (pike pole, boat hook imagery)
Collector's Prize - Few patches survive from this pre-digital training era
 
Historical Significance:
The Yorktown BM School trained:
✓ 100% of Coast Guard deck officers during this period
✓ Specialists in seamanship, navigation, and small boat operations
✓ Leaders for the Coast Guard's most visible surface operations
 
Material Details:
Embroidery: 14-ply rayon thread (vibrant color retention)
Backing: Heavy wool felt with adhesive layer
Edge: Tight merrow stitching (characteristic of 1980s USCG patches)