Description
Viet Nam War 1960's ARVN Camp Strike Force shoulder or pocket insignia. The dark green, shield shaped badge features the head of a roaring tiger with red eyes. This patch may have been worn by forces who waged attacks on the United States Army at Ben Het Camp. The camp saw continued use by the ARVN after the US departed in the early 1970's.
VINTAGE:Circa 1960's
SIZE:Approximately 3-1/2" x 2-3/4".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Bevo weave on silk, polyester/silk thread
MARKINGS:"LUONG HUU"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Viet Nam collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAX16 LAGEX7/16 SAEJX03/19 depPGI/EJX03/19
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The patch shows minor wear, there is an old piece of masking tape is affixed to the back from the original collection these were a part of, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.