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Old 05-06-18, 07:25 AM
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Default US patches?

Hi all,

I got these among with another items and I am struggling to id them. Like I understand they are US patches, is that correct? Any extra info of them would be greatly appreciated.

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Phaethon

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Old 05-06-18, 09:59 AM
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Ranch hand.... can this be related to the chemical warfare in Viet Man??? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Ranch_Hand

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/foru...ch-hand-patch/
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Old 05-06-18, 10:11 AM
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I think I got them all now:

- red and yellow with white sword - Vietnam Military Assistance Command

- blue and white - 173rd airborne brigade, missing top scroll
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The 173rd is upside down.

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