Early 1970's ASA Army Security Agency 330th Radio Research Field Station Det. 8

ARTIFACT:

Early 1970's Army Security Agency (ASA) 330th Radio Research Field Station Detachment 8 pocket patch. This example was made in Saigon and shows a white circle with a black number "8" in the center and four frequency waves and reads: "DET" in red embroidered lettering above. The outer edge of the patch reads: "330th RRFS PLEIKU". The 330th was deployed in 1966 and was stationed in Pleiku, Vietnam.

VINTAGE:

Circa early 1970's.

SIZE:

Approximately 3-3/4" in height x 4" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Embroidered twill, silk/polyester/cotton threads, cotton backing.

ATTACHMENT:

To be sewn onto uniform. 

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAX16 LACEX9/16 SAJJX02/17

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The patch shows minor to moderate wear, a small spot of soiling (does not detract), colors remain bright, was removed from clothing, overall very fine condition.

GUARANTEE:

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