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US Army 1st Cavalry Military Police - Vietnam War Patch -
This is a 1st Cavalry patch. As used by the US Army during the Vietnam war. Several
versions of this patch were produced.
The US armed forces and the South Vietnamese soldiers worked together fighting the
Viet Cong. This patch was created for a military police force where the two forces
worked together.
Of black background. The words "Combined Military Police Patrol" are stiched on the
upper section of the patch. The flags of each country flank a set of crossed pistols.
The words "Pleiku RVN" are stiched on the lower portion of the patch.
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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 Vietnam War patch 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 Vietnam War patches, 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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