VN River Patrol Force patch

[Jeffrey Magut]

This patch is really outside my collecting area (WWI), so I appeal to the more knowledgeable forum members...is this a decent patch? Which is to say, a legit theatre-made piece, and if so, of any value? Thanks, Jeffrey

[Jason G]

Jeffrey: Your patch may, or may not, be theatre made. Can you show a backside shot? Also, TF 116, "The Gamewardens" have the oldest operating USN Vets group (RVN vets, that is) today, so there is a chance this is a reunion piece rather than a period piece. However, I really can't be sure at this point. FYI, the website is here: http://www.tf116.org/

Best Regards,
Jason

[Jeffrey Magut]

Jason,

Thanks for the link. Great site. Here is a picture of the back of the patch. The shape of the patch is uneven, not a perfect circle, and roughly 2.25 inches in diameter.

[VerKuilen Ager]

Sorry, this is not a wartime piece. The edge treatment, backing, and generally low quality of workmanship are all inconsistent with original Vietnamese-made pieces. It's probably one of the recent crop of Asian-made repros.

[Jeffrey Magut]

Thanks for giving it the once over. My investment in the patch was 50 cents, so I'm not heartbroken. Now it will be a "representative piece" for my kid's jean jacket.

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