Officially Licensed US Navy 8" Large Embroidered Patch - United States Navy Department Seal, officially licensed 8-inch embroidered patch in full branch colors.Honor, Courage, Commitment — the Navy's core values stitched into every thread of the world's most powerful maritime force.The United States Navy was authorized by the Continental Congress on October 13, 1775, beginning with a small fleet tasked with defending American shores during the Revolutionary War. In the 250 years since, it has grown into the world's largest and most powerful naval force, operating hundreds of ships including aircraft carriers, submarines, and destroyers alongside thousands of aircraft. The current official Navy seal, approved by President Eisenhower via Executive Order 10736 in 1957, features a three-masted square-rigged ship, a Luce-type anchor, and an American bald eagle — the same iconic imagery reproduced on this patch. Since 1775, the Navy has maintained freedom of the seas in every major American conflict, from the Revolution through two World Wars to Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and beyond. At 8 inches, this large-format embroidered patch captures the full detail of the official seal and is sized to make a statement on motorcycle jackets, leather vests, flight bags, and display boards. The officially licensed designation means the design meets Navy trademark standards, giving collectors and veterans a piece that accurately represents the branch's heritage and identity.Perfect for United States Navy veterans, active-duty sailors, military families, motorcycle riders, patch board collectors, shadow box builders, reunion attendees, and anyone who wants to display a lasting tribute to American sea power. The large 8-inch format also suits memorial displays, cruise book collections, and gift presentations for Navy retirements, promotions, and homecomings where a bold, branch-authentic piece carries real meaning.Two hundred and fifty years of sea power, stitched at full size for the sailors who earned the right to wear it.
