Bill Scott Posted November 14, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 14, 2019 Does anyone have a proper ID on these two patches.Thanks for looking and your comments.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 14, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 14, 2019 Scotty, The best I can do for you is to say that I was once told by an 82nd A/B veteran (1950's- 1960's era) that the "Diving Devils" patch was a sport parachute club at FT Bragg. Obviously, the devil looks very similar to a 508th "skinny" devil. I know that isn't a sure thing and I have no documentation, but that was the answer that I received. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted November 14, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 14, 2019 I was told the diving devils was an early Special Forces parachute team / club, by someone who was in the unit. The top one has always been a generic Quick Reaction Force patch related to Mike Force units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted November 17, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 17, 2019 search on the forum brought this http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6275-unknown-diving-devils-special-forces-pocket-patch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezman Posted January 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 23, 2020 The top patch suggests a vehicle mounted M-60. Air/Security Police units in Vietnam had quick reaction teams equipped with these so this might be a lead too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveww2 Posted December 3, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 3, 2022 I acquired an SF grouping this week that was heading to the garbage. In it was a Diving Devils patch. The veteran was, like the original owner of Bob’s sateen, from Kansas City. He graduated from JFK in 1965 and served with 12th SF Company C which was a reserve unit. I found one article from 1965 describing a jump they participated in at Ft Leavenworth. The patch may have been specific to the 12th or C company and their club/team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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