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Official VP-46 Grey Knights 4th of July Patch - Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46) Grey Knights U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Squadron Embroidered Patch, Independence Day Edition.
The Oldest and the Best — Grey Knights pride, deep American heritage, and the watchful reach of Navy maritime patrol stitched into one patriotic emblem.
VP-46 holds a singular place in U.S. Navy history as the oldest continuously active maritime patrol squadron, tracing its lineage to July 1, 1931, when it was established as VP-5S at Naval Air Station Coco Solo in the Panama Canal Zone. The squadron earned its combat credentials during World War II by sinking three German U-boats in the Caribbean, and it has participated in every major military conflict since, from Korea and Vietnam through Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. Today the Grey Knights fly the P-8A Poseidon out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as part of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten, conducting anti-submarine warfare, surface surveillance, intelligence gathering, and search and rescue across the Pacific, Atlantic, Mediterranean, and beyond. A 4th of July edition patch ties that unbroken American service record directly to Independence Day, making the design a natural fit for patriotic displays, reunion tables, and collections that honor the long arc of Navy aviation history. The embroidered format gives the insignia the classic squadron feel collectors expect, with clean thread detail suited for shadow boxes, flight bags, uniform boards, and framed unit displays.
Perfect For: VP-46 veterans and active-duty Grey Knights, P-8A Poseidon and P-3 Orion aircrew alumni, NAS Whidbey Island and NAS Moffett Field veterans, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten supporters, Navy maritime patrol collectors, Independence Day military displays, shadow boxes, reunion gifts, cruise book keepsakes, and anyone building a patriotic Navy aviation collection around one of the service's most storied and decorated patrol squadrons.
Grey Knights heritage, ninety-plus years of American watch, honored in every stitch.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
