Top Gun USS Galveston Far East Cruise 63-64 Patch

USS Galveston Far East Cruise 63-64 Patch

The USS Galveston (CLG-3) patch is a piece of naval history made legendary by Hollywood. Commemorating the ship’s 1963–1964 deployment to the Western Pacific, the design features four flags representing the tour’s primary jurisdictions: the United States, the United Nations, Japan, and Taiwan.

As the centerpiece of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s leather G-1 flight jacket, this patch symbolizes a legacy of service in the Far East. In the film, it serves as a tribute to Maverick’s father’s service. The inclusion of the Taiwanese and Japanese flags became a point of significant cultural discussion during the release of Top Gun: Maverick, making this “uncensored” version a highly sought-after item for military historians and cinema fans alike.

Dimension

• S: 5.3 Tall × 3.5 Wide
• M: 7.5 Wide × 5.3 Tall
• L: 12 Wide × 8.5 Tall