1972 US Army 3rd Armored "Red Eye" Qualification Patch

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  • 1972 US Army 3rd Armored "Red Eye" Qualification Patch
  • 1972 US Army 3rd Armored "Red Eye" Qualification Patch
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1972 United States army 3rd Armored Division "Red Eye" qualification pocket patch given for aircraft proficiency. The "Red Eye" was the nickname given to the Air Defense platoon. The patch is in olive green drab cotton showing a jet in a sight.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1972.

SIZE:

Approximately 3-11/16" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Cotton twill embroidered in cotton/silk/polyester threads.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX90 LAGX10/12 SAGX4/17

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The patch shows only some light wear.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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