VTG U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Office (SWO) Subdued OD Tape 8" × 1‑1/4" Sew‑On

Vintage U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) subdued embroidered tape featuring the crossed swords, bow‑wave, and shield insignia in black thread on olive drab green (ODG) twill. This long‑format warfare tape was worn on Navy working and utility uniforms prior to the adoption of modern NWU patterns. The strip measures 8" × 1‑1/4" and is a sew‑on insignia.
Sourced from an Army Navy Surplus Store and sold as a novelty collectible uniform item, not official issue.

FEATURES
- Item Type: Subdued embroidered warfare‑qualification tape
- Qualification: Surface Warfare Officer (SWO)
- Colorway: ODG with black embroidery
- Size: 8 × 1.25 in
- Attachment: Sew‑on
- Fabric: ODG twill
- Era: Pre‑NWU working‑uniform style
- Classification: Novelty collectible; not official issue
- Source: Army Navy Surplus Store