Rare, Early (1963) US Army 121st Aviation Co. "Soc Trang Tigers" Beret / Ball Cap Patch

This is a rare and early (circa 1963) United States Army 121st Aviation Company beret or baseball cap patch. Previously known as the 93rd Transportation (Helicopter) Company, the unit was redesignated as the 121st Aviation Company in June 196The 121st's predecessor had been the first US helicopter company on the scene in the Mekong Delta, based out of Soc Trang in the Republic of Vietnam. The twill patch was beautifully hand-embroidered in-country. It shows a tiger at center and reads SOC TRANG TIGERS, a nickname taken from the group mascot, "Tuffy" the Tiger.

Circa 1963.

Approximately 2-9/16" in height and 1-7/16" in width.

Cotton twill hand-embroidered in cotton/silk threads.

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This is from a Vietnam War era United States Army aviation patch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX14 LBGEX4/14 SBJJX5/14

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

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