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Vietnam War US Army Theater Made Sniper Patch -
The Vietnam war saw the birth of a wide flurry of homemade (in-country made), unauthorized cloth insignia. When the US Army
started fighting the Vietcong with guerrilla tactics, several small and specialized groups were formed. Groups such as tunnel rats
and snipers made their way into history. Often times the unauthorized insignia was worn in hidden places such as inside hats and berets.
The insignia provided a sense of unity, achievement and belonging.
The example displayed in this page shows the same type of construction as that employed with similar patches that were worn inside hats.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for Vietnam War era patches. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my Vietnam war patch worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the patches
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of cloth insignia in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This US headgear is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this headgear.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII American military headgear, you can do so by
going to our Vietnam War Military Patches
identification guide. Where we cover Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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