Wedgehead30 Posted January 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 28, 2014 Got these two guys recently. I'm trying to put an identification on the bottom one. Would it be the 18th carrier air group recovery team? Would these be the guys who rescue carrier planes that go in the water? How do I find when and where this unit served. The 101st patch was billed as a Vietnam era patch. Does it look legitimate? Would this patch been made in theater? Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzemke Posted January 28, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 28, 2014 The 18th one is supposed to be Combat Aviation Company (CAC), rather than Carrier Air Group. Its Army, not Navy. I personnally dont think either one are orginal wartime made patches. There are several details that lead me to believe that, but the most obvious is the unnatural dirtyness of the back on both patches. -Vance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted January 28, 2014 The 18th one is supposed to be Combat Aviation Company (CAC), rather than Carrier Air Group. Its Army, not Navy. I personnally dont think either one are orginal wartime made patches. There are several details that lead me to believe that, but the most obvious is the unnatural dirtyness of the back on both patches. -Vance Army, well that makes better sense now. I found them here. http://www.vhpamuseum.org/companies/18thcac/18thcac.shtml So do you think the patches have been artificially aged? Please enlighten me as to any other signs that indicate fakery. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted January 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 28, 2014 Both appear to be computer generated modern insignias.They also look artificially aged sometimes soaked in a strong tea solution sometimes with chemicals to give the appearance of older insignia.These would be fillers until you find real period pieces.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted January 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted January 28, 2014 Sorry I forgot any time you see that washed out brownish color on any patch look at it very carefully it may have been aged by hand not by time.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgehead30 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted January 28, 2014 Both appear to be computer generated modern insignias.They also look artificially aged sometimes soaked in a strong tea solution sometimes with chemicals to give the appearance of older insignia.These would be fillers until you find real period pieces.Scotty Copy that, thanks. Looking at them more closely I see a sparkle like appearance to both backs. And while the white areas seem to be aged the embroidery looks brand new and it's very crisp / detailed. The white threads in the choppers windows and the eagles head both glow under UV light. Would these be additional indicators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted January 29, 2014 Share #7 Posted January 29, 2014 Yep. These are typical of what has been coming out of Vietnam for the last 10 years or so. Vietnamese made... just a question of when! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now