Rare, Large, Worn, USN MILPHAP Advisory Team Beret Badge, Subdued. Nam-Made

Rare, large, worn United States Navy MILPHAP (Military Provisional Health Assistance Progress) Advisory Team beret badge, subdued. This example is Nam-made and hand-embroidered Ð it shows a caduceus in the center and read"MILPHAP ADVISORY TEAM 70 Ð 71 N Ð 1 VIET Ð NAM" in black embroidered detail. MILPHAP provided medical assistance to advisory teams.

Circa 1970 Ð 1971

Approximately 2-7/8" in diameter

Embroidered olive drab heavy cotton, cotton/silk/polyester threads

None.

This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX16 LBGEX9/16 SBGEX10/16

7 (Very Fine): The badge shows moderate wear, light soiling, scrapbook residue on reverse, was removed from uniform, overall very fine condition.

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