Description
This is a gorgeous and large Thai-made United States Air Force patch for the "River Rats". This patch was worn by airmen from the Navy, Marines and Air Force who ran missions over the Red River Valley region of North Vietnam. The patch is badge-shaped and shows a red river and a yellow star. This patch has been removed from a jacket but is nevertheless in excellent condition.
VINTAGE:Circa Vietnam War.
SIZE:Approximately 4-1/8" in height and 3-7/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Twill embroidered in silk/cotton threads, cloth backing.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Air Force collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJL13 LAIEX5/13 SAIEX5/13
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The patch is in excellent condition despite having been removed from a jacket.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.