Patchcollector Posted May 17, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2014 Happy Friday all,Having collected Vietnam war era theatre made patches for about 15 years now,I've come to know that the quality of manufacture on these pieces can range from the ridiculously bad to the sublimely beautiful.Today I want to share a recent addition to my collection that exemplifies the beauty that can be achieved by the hands of a skilled patch maker.This little work of art displays stunning workmanship down to the smallest detail.All the text and symbols on this piece have been hand embroidered,and the dark blue border and background areas appear to be a velvet material.The border has been designed to look like a gear and is intricate as well,having been carefully cut and folded.As I hold and look at it I wonder how long it took to make this piece which probably sold for a few bucks during the war. Last thing I wanted to mention is the motto,"The prelude to battle is the work of the Engineers" I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted May 17, 2014 Back view.I darkened this image to try and bring out the detail of the backing,which fully covers the piece. A nice finishing touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted May 22, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 22, 2014 Just saw the post and you are correct sometimes the patch maker out does him or her self.It a high quality beauty.Thanks for showing it.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busternfo Posted May 23, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 23, 2014 Just got back to the forum after vacation. What a beautiful patch! I really like the dept. type patches with the specialty marks. Thanks for showing it! Dennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks guys for your comments.At first glance I thought this was one of those silkscreened pieces.Whoever did the hand embroidered text and symbols was a superb seamstress. I also like that it has "Saigon" on it.I never did like the "Ho Chi Minh City" name,it just does'nt sound as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted May 24, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 24, 2014 Great looking patch. I like Saigon better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted May 24, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 24, 2014 I'm pretty sure if you see a USN NAVSUPPPACT patch with Ho Chi Minh City rather than Saigon it's a fake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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