Rare Vintage 1970s Hawaii DOT Airport Rescue Fire Fighting ARFF Patch Cloth Back For Sale

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Rare Vintage 1970s Hawaii DOT Airport Rescue Fire Fighting ARFF Patch Cloth Back:
$10.99

Up for sale is an exceptional, early-issue municipal patch from the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit.
This is a true vintage specimen from the 1970s (potentially late 1960s). Unlike later 1980s issues with plastic backings or modern stiff-backed reissues, this version dates back to the early, formative decades of unified airport emergency services across the Hawaiian islands. Highly sought after by specialized collectors.
Features the official State Seal of Hawaii in highly detailed multicolor embroidery, topped by a rising sun.Set against a classic Maltese Cross. The left flank depicts a specialized fire axe; the right flank showcases an early-generation high-heat Proximity Suit (Silver Bunker Suit) used exclusively for fighting high-intensity aviation fuel fires.
Framed by a thick, tight navy blue merrowed border.The reverse features completely exposed stabilizer mesh and raw thread tails with zero plastic coating, backing film, or iron-on adhesive.
Approximately 4 inches in diameter.3700