Nos 50s Skelly Oil Co. Uniform Patch-excellent Detail! on 2040-parts.com
Los Angeles, California, US
Not a reproduction. Came from the Bosch Embroidery Co. that closed about 40 years ago. They were in Kansas City, MO and supplied oil companies, auto parts dealers and car dealerships with sew-on uniform patches. This is a highly detailed patch is 3'' side to side and 4'' tip to tip. See my other listings for more vintage auto accessories.
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