River Patrol Force Beret

Name/Title

River Patrol Force Beret

Description

Vietnam War-era black wool beret with cut off tassel and River Patrol Force TF-116 patch.

Use

Issued as part of the US Navy River Patrol Forces uniform during the Vietnam War.

Context

Billy Sparrow served on a PBR in River Patrol Force TF-116 during the Vietnam War.

Collection

Viet Nam

Acquisition

Accession

2017.0101

Source or Donor

Billy Sparrow

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1968 - circa 1969

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Label

Location

Inside beret

Transcription

Van-Thanh, Huy Mieu Huy-Chuong Quan Dqi, 92 , VO-DI-NGUY SAIGON

Language

Vietnamese

Material/Technique

Label

Update Date

April 25, 2024