USS Idaho BB-42 Patch

USS Idaho BB-42 Patch — USS Idaho (BB-42) New Mexico-class Battleship Embroidered Patch

USS Idaho (BB-42) — the gem of the fleet, a New Mexico-class battleship that served from World War I through World War II, providing devastating naval gunfire support across the Pacific.

USS Idaho (BB-42) was a New Mexico-class battleship commissioned in 1919 and served the United States Navy for over 27 years before being decommissioned in 1946. Armed with twelve 14-inch/50-caliber guns in four triple turrets, Idaho displaced over 33,000 tons and represented the power of American naval might during the interwar period and World War II.

USS Idaho saw extensive service during World War II in the Pacific theater, where she provided naval gunfire support for numerous amphibious operations. The battleship's 14-inch guns were used to bombard Japanese positions ahead of Marine and Army landings at Attu and Kiska in the Aleutians, the Gilbert Islands, the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Guam, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Idaho's devastating shore bombardment capability saved countless American lives by suppressing enemy fortifications and gun positions before the assault waves hit the beach.

Idaho was modernized several times during her long career, receiving improved fire control systems, additional anti-aircraft armament, and radar that kept her relevant throughout the war. The ship earned seven battle stars for her World War II service, a testament to her crews' dedication and the vessel's reliability over decades of hard service.

Perfect For: USS Idaho (BB-42) veterans and families, World War II battleship enthusiasts, Pacific War historians, U.S. Navy warship collectors, and WWII naval heritage patch collectors.

USS Idaho BB-42 — seven battle stars earned from the Aleutians to Okinawa, her 14-inch guns clearing the way for every beach landing.