Name/Title
US Army Vietnam Pocket PatchEntry/Object ID
2025.20.2Description
This is the shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) for the United States Army Vietnam (USARV).
The patch was approved on February 10, 1966.
The shield shape represents defense.
The colors red and yellow represent Vietnam, while the blue stripe in the center represents the United States.
The sword on the blue stripe symbolizes the presence of the U.S. military in Vietnam.
This is laminated and has a pocket patch hangar.Cataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2025.20Source or Donor
Unknown DonorAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
circa 1966Time Period
Vietnam WarLocation
Location
Box
Box A-40Other
Store Room 1 ShelfCategory
Storage