Thoughts on a Seal Trident patch, Vietnam ?

[Mitch]

I have this uniform removed insignia group. The name tape ,rank and Navy tape are period Viet hand sewn patches. The seal trident is machine sewn. It's construction is different than I have seen. So I'm looking for thoughts on where it was made. Any help appreciated.

Thanks, Mitch

[Mitch]

Scan of patch

[Mitch]

It is almost like a nametape folded and sewn on . I imagine it would appear a little padded when sewn on.

Thanks again, Mitch

[Spike]

Trident is current made, not Vietnam era.

[J_Andrews]

Was the badge even in existence in 1973? When did it begin?

[Mitch]

Trident is current made, not Vietnam era.

Thanks Spike. Any chance this was all on a post Vietnam uniform or do you think it was put together?

Regards, Mitch

[Mitch]

Was the badge even in existence in 1973? When did it begin?

JA,

I believe it started in 1970

Mitch

[gwb123]

I think this may have been made in Korea. I've seen this type of construction on other patches made there. It may wall have been made by hand guided sewing machine.

[oldfireguy]

Trident is current made, not Vietnam era.

 

I agree. Looks like the ones that were worn on BDU's and are still currently made.