Vietnam-Cambodian-Laotian-Thai Military & Civilian

3404F - Late-War Issue 6-pocket trousers, no labels, 31 x 29.5 (waist was let out to 31”) (leg hems were let-out, need to be re-hemmed to 29.5” or ?), YKK black plastic zipper, minor wear, Used......(sold)

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3404H - Large OG 4-pocket Trousers

3404H - OG Cotton 4-pocket fatigue trousers, 37” x 28 ¾” (you could get another 1” on the legs), no markings, washed 2-3 times(Excellent color), YKK metal zipper, exceptionally well-made (double seamed inside the legs like the old U.S. Khaki trousers), Used....inquire

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3404K to R - ARVN Issue Cotton Caps

stored since 1989 = need to be re-shaped

all are heavyweight cotton except 3404N

all are size small - oldest date is 1969

3404K - OG Cotton Cap, size 3, dated 1974, ARVN Factory Stamped Label, rusty grommets, Used......inquire

3404L - OG Cotton Cap, size 2, dated 197., ARVN Factory Stamped Label, minor-rust on grommets, Used......inquire

3404M - OG Cotton Cap, size 4, dated 1973, ARVN Factory Stamped Label, rusty grommets, Used......inquire

3404N - OG ltWt Cotton Cap, size 3, dated 1969, ARVN Factory Stamped Label, no grommets, “HIEP QUE” (name?) written under bill, red stamp under bill-cannot read, Used......inquire

3404P. OG Cotton Cap, size 2, date ?, ARVN Factory Stamped Label, rusty grommets, Used......inquire

3404Q - OG Cotton Cap, size ?, date ?, ARVN Factory Stamped Label, minor rust on grommets, Used......inquire

3404R - OG Cotton Cap, size 3, date ?, ARVN Factory Stamped Label, rusty grommets, 2 x holes on rear of crown, Used......inquire

crowns close-up

inside close-up

( also on htm )

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3410K - ARVN Ranger Camo Shirt

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3410M - IKE Jacket style "field-shirt/jacket" with concealed buttons

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3412AA - ARVN Ranger Shirt, size XL

3412AA - Extra-Large Heavyweight shirt, this is for the “BIG-Ranger”, Neck-stamp reads: size 7 and dated 03/65 (stamp fading, been washed 4 times(?)), has the vent-slits, in the side-seams, below the armpits, Used......(sold)

approximate measurements: chest = 46”, sleeves = 34+”

( more pics available if serious - ask )

( also on: htm, Army RVN patch, Ranger patch pages )

3420D - 1961 era 7th ID Officer’s Khaki Shirt

Original factory folds still present - Never Washed

3420D - dated December 1961 ("12/61"), size A6 (40” chest), 1st Lieutenant in 7th Infantry Division, III Corps, wore once, very minor stains, Used.....(sold)

( also on htm page )

3440 - Women & Men's Dress Uniform Buttons

Left (Silver-tone) - 3440B Women's Uniform Button, Phoenix Bird, loop on back, Used..(each).....35.00

Right (Gold-tone) - 3440D - Men's Uniform Button, Dragon, Used:

Large size.........(each)..........26.00

Small size..........(each)..........21.00

3498C - Vietnamese Field Police Boonie Hat

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3498D - Field Police Trousers

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3508AB - Vietnamese Matches

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3508BH - 1969 Christmas Card from President Thieu

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3509AN - RVN Flag

3509AN - a few manufacturing imperfections, No stains or dirt, near-New.....(sold)

3502AS - from the Premier Beer Makers

"Brasseries et Glacieres de L'Indochine"

Sample Picture of ARVN Beer Bottles available

These Beer Bottles were used on all Service Bases of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam to provide low-cost beer for the Troops

3520AS - examples of the Large Beer Bottle, Used.....(each).....45.00

( 11"+ high, made by "Brasseries et Glacieres de L'Indochine"; the same people who brought you that wonderful "33" stuff )

( These are not the Bottles you will get - this is a SAMPLE picture )

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Rare pre-1976 beer bottles from Saigon

"33" Export

Biere LaRue

3520BS - "Biere de Luxe", Used...(1 in stock)......78.00

3520CS - Biere LaRue, 11" tall, Used...(2 in stock)....90.00

( both bottles made by "Brasseries et Glacieres de L'Indochine" )

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Biere LaRue Beer Bottle LABEL

3520G - Label made by Brassiers et Glacieres de L'Indochine, UnUsed......(sold)

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Excellent Quality - must be older

( a leading Indochina collector believes this is from the 1940-50s )

just dug-out of storage, damage to lower-right border area, Used.....inquire

"BIERE BLONDE BRASSEE ET EMBOUTEILLEE SOUS LICENCE PAR BGI TIEN GIANG VIETNAM"

"A PARTIR DE MALTS & HOUBLONS SOIGNEUSEMENT SELECTIONNES"

"cont. 45 cl" "ALC. 3.6% VOL." "TG/236-94"

( I think "Tien Giang" is where the brewery is located....south of Saigon )

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3520 - Armed Forces Soda Bottles

These Soda Bottles were used on all Service Bases of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam

to provide low-cost soft-drinks to the Troops

3520N - painted Military insignia, buried for several years after April of 1975-still has some dirt inside, Used.....inquire

3520P - used on the military bases so the soldiers would have cheaper liquids, painted Military insignia, bottle was buried for several years after April of 1975--still has some dirt inside, Used....inquire

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( some picfiles on: RVN-1975 & htm pages )

4110F -Tiger Stripe Boonie

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4560 - Issue Vietnamese Canteens

4560A, B, & C 1-quart plastic canteens - click on picture for details

5572A - Vietnam made Sunglasses

Got to be Rare - only pair I have seen in the States

5572A - Vietnam made Sunglasses from a shop in Cholon "Van Quoc", still in Original Case, case has slits in the back to fit over your belt, Used-still in GC..(sold)

( also on the Souvenirs Page )

5710L - ARVN Camo Beret

5710L - ARVN Camo Beret, no label, 7 3/8 - 7 ½, lined with Spot-pattern Parachute Camo material, Black-trace parachute cord for adjuster, has metal Dai-uy (Captain) Rank and a Brass badge with “VIET-NAM CONG-HOA QUAN-THUE” in red letters (I re-soldered one-post on the badge), red dirt stains inside from the dust and sweat, I have been told the badge translates to something like “RVN Customs/Revenue”, overall in Excellent Condition..........285.00

Issue Boots

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49803A - Flag Pole FINIAL

11 ½" from Top of Wing to base of Wreath

49803A - Metal 2-piece Eagle Finial, Used..........(sold)

used by all the Republic of Vietnam Services ( Army(ARVN), Air Force(VNAF), Marine Corps(VNMC), & Navy )

stamped halves soldered together

( see Uniforms, Flags, and Insignia of South Vietnam Book, page 63, left-picture )

Not Cataloged

"Advisor's Association Medal"

( see description on the Army "RVN to 1975" )

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4th Place finish at a "Chanpioship Rally" for the 125cc Scooter Class on October 10, 1954. Sign on the front of the cycle reads "25", Inscription reads: "GIAI LIEN-HIEP-QUOC HANG TU SCOOTERS 125CM3 24-10-54", very small letters on the front (see behind the exhaust pipe) and on the edge which may read "France" and looks like a Hallmark(?). Most of the silver-tone has worn off the brass metal, has Verdigris below the motorcycle, Used....75.00

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DRAGO made "sideplate" for a Lighter"

approximate size 1 3/16" x 1 5/8"

looks like silver, made by an excellent Company in France, Used.......inquire

( was UI#12 )

( stored in site done box )

Air Force

Vietnam made F-5

Hand-Embroidered in Vietnam - high-quality workmanship

shown in Robert C. Mikesh's Flying Dragons Book, page 160

UnUsed......inquire

( also on USAF Aircraft page )

Vietnamese Air Force National Insignia

VNAF, made by An-Thanh, UnUsed........60.00

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Bringback from a 14th SOW Pilot

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VNAF Pocket Hanger

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Advisor's VNAF Pocket Patch

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23rd Tactical Wing

Vietnam made woven by BUU-ANH, UnCut, UnUsed.......(sold)

stationed at Bien Hoa, RVN

114th Observation Squadron

114th Observation Squadron, Vietnam Hand-embroidered (white trace line was put on by the tailor),

larger than normal patch, UnUsed......inquire

( stationed at Danang, Pleiku, & Nha Trang )

( also on htm page )

215th Helicopter Squadron

215th Helicopter SQ, woven by BUU-ANH, UnUsed.......inquire

524th Fighter Squadron

"THIEN-LOI" = Lightning

524th FS "A-37", looks U.S. made ( could be European made? ), scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......(sold)

( also on USAF Aircraft page )

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partial History

was flying A-37s by March 1969; first located at Nha Trang - then moved to Phan Rang

VNAF

3416A Vietnamese Air Force Officer's Tropical Worsted (TW) SummerJacket with patches.

Woven: "VIET-NAM" arc over a VNAF "TO.QUOC KHONG GIAN" shoulder patch (SSI).

Many moth holes and a few stains, this would make a good static display jacket as the front is in decent condition with only a few holes that would show on a display, value in patches and buttons...........(sold)

(I will remove the patches and buttons if you don't want to pay for the extra shipping costs of the jacket)

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Vietnam Air Force Shoulder Loops

Bullion on Black Velvet Epaulet Loops

VNAF Thieu Uy (2nd Lieutenant) epaulet loops, Used....(sold)

Trung Tuong (General) shoulder loops, Used......(sold)

( looks like the right one has harness wear abrasion between the wings )

Hand-embroidered Pilot's Badge

Untrimmed, Velvet Panel, Made in Vietnam

Excellent Quality HE VNAF Pilot's Wings, Unused......inquire

( also on Home page )

Air Vietnam Items

AVN & USAF Advisory Beercan

probably a Joint Repair Facility in Saigon

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Air Vietnam Warrants to Japanese Travel Companies

( all will have storage-damage to the edges )

Sample Picture

Warrants to Japanese Travel Companies granting the right to represent Air Vietnam in Japan, Large (15" x 11.5"), the Travel Company's Name and City may be different, GC-EC..............65.00

Air Vietnam drink COASTER

made in Vietnam, New with Storage Marks, Inquire on Availablity and Pricing

( I also have some Japan made Coasters which are similar to the Vietnamese made )

Air Vietnam Stewardess Wing

( RARE )

Vietnam made Wing with Original Screwbacks, one post is bent but still functional, Used......(sold)

1967 Air Vietnam Agenda Book

( a Day Planner )

approximately 1" thick, no back cover but I think the last page is intact, Good Overall Condition for the troubles it has been through, Used.......inquire

Air Vietnam 1st Day Covers

"20 Years of Development of Air Vietnam 1951-1971"

Top - Hue 18-4-72, damage to the back side.......(sold)

Bottom - "20 ans de developpement"......(sold)

Badges, Medals, Patches,

Rank, ID Cards, & etc.

Identification Cards

Refer to the GROUP Number and give the card number in the Upper-Right corner when inquiring

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Group One

example inquiry: if you want the top-left card....request a price on "Group One, upper-left #505325"

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Group Two

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Group Three

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Group Four

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Group Five

Refer to the GROUP Number, card position, & give the card number( in the Upper-Right corner) when inquiring

example: "Group Five, upper-right, 301868"

Enlisted Tanker's Beret Badge

RFU beret, Used......inquire

( also on htm )

Infantry School Service(visor) Cap Insignia

"DANH-DU TO-QUOC"

screwback (good condition), some of the motto has rubbed-off, I removed the badge from a worn-out Khaki saucer cap, Used.....inquire

( stored with patches )

Armed Forces Honor Medal

1st Class for Officers with the French-style long pins

"DANH-DU BOI-TINH"

One of the highest-quality Vietnamese made medals I have seen, was stored in a U. S. GI jewel case = exceptional clean, as-New.......75.00

( stored in gray cabinet )

( also on RVN to 1975 and htm )

"Mosquito" ARVN Insignia

'NGUYEN-HUE' arc, 'CHIEN DICH' 'THOAI NGOC HAU', Bullion-Wool with snaps on back for Dress Uniform, made in Vietnam, from an Officer's Grouping, Used......(sold)

( also on: army RVN & htm pages )

"Sword/Star" ARVN Insignia

'TRUONG DAI-HOC QUAN-SU', bullion and wool with snaps on back for Dress Uniform, made in Vietnam, from an Officer's Grouping, Used.......inquire

"130" ARVN Insignia

'TRUNG DUAN DAI PHUONG 130', hand-embroidered on Wool with snaps on back for Dress Uniform, made in Vietnam, from an Officer's Grouping, Used......(sold)

134" ARVN Insignia

'TRUNG DUAN DAI PHUONG 134', hand-embroidered on Wool with snaps on back for Dress Uniform, made in Vietnam, from an Officer's Grouping, Used.......inquire

U. S. K-9 Advisor

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Woven Insignia

Vietnam Marine Corps, Brigade level, woven by Buu-Anh, hemmed but UnUsed........inquire

Old design of the "Saigon Guard Battalion" (not sure of ID), hemmed but UnUsed.....inquire

NCO School (academy), hemmed but UnUsed.......inquire

Finance School, by Buu-Anh, hemmed but UnUsed.....inquire

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Regional Forces

cut and ready to fold-edges-over-and-sew, UnUsed.......inquire

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Artillery patch

I understand this is an above average insignia

UI Artillery patch, Unused......inquire

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ARVN 7th Infantry Division, Signal Section

I understand this is not a common 7th ID patch

Made in Vietnam, collector's label and writing on back, UnUsed.......inquire

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ARVN School

collector's label and scrapbook residue on back, Unused......inquire

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Thu-Duc Officer's School

Woven patch by Buu Anh, UnUsed...........inquire

printed patch, UnCut..............inquire

Beercan in Latin, Used......inquire

Beercan in Vietnamese on Red Velvet, Used......inquire

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Vietnamese Medic's Insignia

uncut, Vietnamese made, UnUsed.....inquire

lots of glue from scrapbook on back, UnUsed......inquire

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Republic of Vietnam, Military Tab and Patch

"Q. L. V. N. C. H." = Quan Luc Viet Nam Cong Hoa = Republic of Vietnam, Military

Joint General Staff (JGS)

Viet printed Tab, UnUsed....45.00

( I don't know who wore the arc - I have never found anyone who has seen one )

JGS Woven patch, scrapbook residue, UnUsed......80.00

( Pocket Patch worn by Americans who did not want to get held-up at the Main Gate to the JGS Compound )

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Ruff-Puff, VNMC, and ARVN Ranger

Regional Forces, UnUsed.............inquire

Local Forces, UnUsed..........inquire

Marine Corps, UnUsed......inquire

ARVN Ranger, UnUsed.........inquire

Special "Bulk" Section of Vietnam WOVEN Insignia

these have been in storage for 15 years - time to sell

Refer to the PIC Number and Position of the Patch when inquiring

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PIC-1

price per patch..........21.00

refer to PIC-1 and state which position the patch is in = "PIC-1, Top Center, 101 SP Artillery patch"

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PIC-2

price per patch..........21.00

refer to PIC-2 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-3

Truyen-Song.............(sold)

center patch.........75.00

VNMC patch............(sold)

refer to PIC-3 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-4

price per patch.........50.00

Upper-Left "Canh Sat Tu Phap" has sold

Upper-Right "Giang Canh" has sold

refer to PIC4 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-5

RF (old design)....................66.00

RF (old design)....................65.00

2/2 SOI THAN "Fox"............45.00

2/2 SOI THAN "Fox"............47.00

2/2 SOI THAN "Fox"............48.00

white sword on blue shield........40.00

RVN Flag with sword/bow/arrow................35.00

refer to PIC-5 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-6

price per patch.........25.00

7th ID...............(sold)

refer to PIC-6 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-7

price per patch.........25.00

refer to PIC-7 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-8

price per patch.........25.00

refer to PIC-8 and state which position the patch is located

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Special "Bulk" Section of WOVEN Insignia

these have been in storage for 15 years - time to sell

Refer to the PIC Number and Position of the Patch when inquiring

Printed Insignia

Special "Bulk" Section of Vietnam PRINTED Insignia

Refer to the PIC Number and Position of the Patch when inquiring

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PIC-1

price per patch...........25.00

bottom-right Tiger...........(sold)

refer to PIC-1 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-2

price per patch...........25.00

right Elephant...........(sold)

refer to PIC-2 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-3

VNAF............inquire

Medical Corps..........inquire

Airborne.............inquire

1st Engineers..........inquire

refer to PIC-3 and state which position the patch is located

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PIC-4

"National Police - To Serve the People"

I don't think I have ever met a Vietnamese that believed this motto.

TO-QUOC NHAN-DAN, Rural Developement Cadre, stain at 1800, UnUsed......iqnuire

National Police 'CANH SAT QUOC GIA PHUC VU-DONG BAO', UnUsed......inquire

8th Armor........inquire

67th Artillery.....inquire

refer to PIC-4 and state which position the patch is located

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Special "Bulk" Section of PRINTED Insignia

Refer to the PIC Number and Position of the Patch when inquiring

10 page Booklet, dated 1974, Used.....85.00

"Chieu-Hoi" printed patch, minor storage dirt stains, UnUsed.......95.00

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Quang Da Special Zone Pocket Hanger

I believe it was up North close to the 17th parallel

small Pocket Hanger with a printed patch, looks new, Used.......inquire

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5th Infantry Division Pocket Hanger

5th ID, Used.....(sold)

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25th ARVN Infantry Division, stationed at Cu Chi.......(sold)

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212th Trinh Sat RECON

made in Vietnam, glue residue on back, UnUsed....inquire

Rural Developement post-1967-68

"TO QUOC NHAN DAN"

printed, I think this was the Black Pajama crowd, UnUsed...price per patch.....25.00

Ranger

Ranger Tab

woven "BIET-DONG-QUAN" Arc

I understand this Tab has uncommon colors(?)

Made in Vietnam, a clear, thin, plastic backing has been applied to maintain the shape (great idea), UnUsed...inquire

Ranger Qualification Badges

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Dai-uy & cast Ranger Badge

Dai-uy matched pair, Used.....inquire

Ranger Badge, Used.......(sold)

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Hand-embroidered in Vietnam, UnUsed........inquire

subdued badge with the old collector's ID tape on the back, UnUsed......inquire

( also on SF/Ranger page )

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6th Vietnamese Ranger Group - 4 5/8" Scroll, Viet HE, UnUsed......Inquire

Ranger Insignia - Viet Woven, UnUsed......135.00

NUNG FORCES Nung Securitv Platoon Phu Dinh, Viet printed, stained, variation, UnUsed..(sold)

5710AA - Ranger Beret

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ARVN Ranger LRRP Arc

Ranger Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol

Camouflage Tab with the thin Plastic and cheesecloth backing, Vietnam made, UnUsed.....inquire

( also on SF/Ranger and htm pages )

ARVN Ranger Beret Badge

scanned at 300dpi = all of it's age shows

pinback Beret badge, Used.......inquire

( also on htm and SF/Ranger pages )