automatic Posted November 13, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2014 First off is the small bullion patch (My first one!). Would like to know more about it, any info would be helpful! Next up is what I believe to be a SAC patch. It has a tail and merrowed edge. Wondering about time period and what this would have been worn on/where. Also what did master crew chiefs do? Now we have this bat patch. I could have sworn I saw this somewhere on the forums within the past week, but can't find the thread for the life of me. The closest thing I could find to this was the bacardi symbol, really hoping its not that lol Here is a really small navy patch of some kind, wondering what it's for I'm thinking these are just athletic/school related but you never know Link to post Share on other sites
automatic Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted November 13, 2014 Here are two really small rank patches, probably novelty/kids but you never know unless you ask No idea what this is, probably not mil related but was worth the dollar Small and beat up 1st army patch, smaller than usual anyway three patches of about the same size, appear old, I'm thinking the kind you got at the px to put on clothing, but I have no idea Link to post Share on other sites
David D Posted November 13, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 13, 2014 Thats actually a 3rd army patch -Dave Collecting WWI 26th Division Machine Gun and Infantry related Helmets, Equipment, Groupings, Photos and Dog Tags! Link to post Share on other sites
respectingthesacrifice Posted November 13, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 13, 2014 No idea what this is, probably not mil related but was worth the dollar IMG_11412.JPG This is not military but the heraldy of a town in Britany France named Saint-Cast Link to post Share on other sites
automatic Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted November 13, 2014 Thats actually a 3rd army patch -Dave I meant that, lol sorry Link to post Share on other sites
automatic Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted November 13, 2014 No idea what this is, probably not mil related but was worth the dollar IMG_11412.JPG This is not military but the heraldy of a town in Britany France named Saint-Cast thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
bsgt78 Posted November 13, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 13, 2014 Hello The "St Cast patch: is not military. The full name is the city of St Cast le Guildo in France. Thank you Laurent Link to post Share on other sites
respectingthesacrifice Posted November 14, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 14, 2014 I think your 3rd Army is a manufacturer erroras lacks some blue thead, nice one to collect. about the 3 round ones, you are right, they were sold in px, nice ones. To come back on Saint Cast le Guildo, it is close to Saint Malo town. If I remember well it was liberated in 1944 by the 83rd US infantry division Eric Link to post Share on other sites
automatic Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks everyone, still hoping for more insight, particularly on bat patch, bullion rate and the SAC patch, but still happy with info so far! Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Signor Posted November 15, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 15, 2014 I think (not 100%sure) the Bat patch is a Navy VQ unit type , I have seen it ID'd somewhere but am sorry I don't recall where , lot of help I know , sorry ....... Link to post Share on other sites
all-bull Posted November 15, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 15, 2014 The bat looks like the Bacardi bat exactly "Bullets make the best goodbyes. The more people I meet, the more bullets I need." Link to post Share on other sites
TMBN Posted November 15, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 15, 2014 Seems like this dutch unit uses the Bacardi bat. Link to post Share on other sites
matterhorn Posted November 15, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 15, 2014 I agree with All-Bull, the bat is for Bacardi. Link to post Share on other sites
automatic Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted November 15, 2014 Yeah I could have sworn I saw it somewhere on the forum pretty recently. Oh well. After comparing they are almost identical, this patch and the bacardi bat. You win some, you lose some. These were all a dollar, so I don't really mind! Still want help on the SAC and bullion Navy/Coast guard patches... Link to post Share on other sites
Patchcollector Posted November 15, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 15, 2014 The "Bat" patch could be Coast Guard related. High Flight Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silver wings; Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long delirious, burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark, or even eagle flew; and while, with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. John Gillespie Magee, Jr. June 9, 1922 – December 11, 1941 " And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can." - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Don't let the B@stards wear you down -"Vinegar" Joe Stillwell Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world.Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves.All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people. George Bernard Shaw " Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining" , Fletcher,from the movie "The outlaw Josey Wales" Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Posted November 16, 2014 Share #16 Posted November 16, 2014 The USAF's 43 Electronic Combat Sq. uses it as well. Seems to be a popular image. Randy MSgt USAF (Ret) Link to post Share on other sites
gap Posted November 16, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 16, 2014 Chevrons are 1948 style us army Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Signor Posted November 16, 2014 Share #18 Posted November 16, 2014 As to the S.A.C. patch , there's a site online I think SAC Patches or something of the like that has a guy that should be able to narrow it down for you, porbably B-52 or F-111 related and I'd venture late 70's into early 80's as to era . Link to post Share on other sites
Proud Kraut Posted November 16, 2014 Share #19 Posted November 16, 2014 This design is widely used by several nations' armies. A friend of mine "developed" a bat patch for a German ISAF detachment (scroll down a bit). http://www.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bathead.com%2FGerman%2FNATOISAFKabul.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bathead.com%2Fweuro.html&h=300&w=306&tbnid=fQYv20Pv67T7hM%3A&zoom=1&docid=Rz5_pKkHGQOJnM&ei=oOVoVP3DOIjJPcbTgNAE&tbm=isch&client=firefox&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=279&page=6&start=124&ndsp=28&ved=0CJMBEK0DMC84ZA Link to post Share on other sites
Jeeper704 Posted November 16, 2014 Share #20 Posted November 16, 2014 Would the bullion be something like a General's Aide? It reminds me of those shields worn by Army General's Aides. Just a guess. Erwin Edit; http://www.uniforminsignia.org/index.php/?option=com_insigniasearch&Itemid=53&result=1278 Boatswain US Coast Guard / US Navy? 704th Tank Destroyer Battalion Link to post Share on other sites
automatic Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted November 17, 2014 Woah thanks for replies all! I'm leaving the bat alone, too many options... Chevrons are 1948 style us army These are pretty small, no more the 3 inches wide As to the S.A.C. patch , there's a site online I think SAC Patches or something of the like that has a guy that should be able to narrow it down for you, porbably B-52 or F-111 related and I'd venture late 70's into early 80's as to era . thanks I'll look into it Would the bullion be something like a General's Aide?It reminds me of those shields worn by Army General's Aides.Just a guess.ErwinEdit; http://www.uniforminsignia.org/index.php/?option=com_insigniasearch&Itemid=53&result=1278Boatswain US Coast Guard / US Navy? They look pretty similar yeah. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
TLHorstead Posted November 19, 2014 Share #22 Posted November 19, 2014 As to the S.A.C. patch , there's a site online I think SAC Patches or something of the like that has a guy that should be able to narrow it down for you, porbably B-52 or F-111 related and I'd venture late 70's into early 80's as to era . Master Crew Chiefs along with Master Recovery Team Chiefs, and Master Technicians were awarded by SAC Requlation 66-1 or SAC Manuel 66-1, based on on Job Performance, Training, Technical Knowledge, Quality Control Evaluations, Quality Control Inspection Followups (all awards), and Aircraft On Time Performance for the Master Crew Chief award, for the Period of the award,. the award was issued once and while normally for a year, and transfer orders in processed, or unit were being inactivated, the time could be wavered. The awarding authority as the Wing Deputy Commander for Maintenance based on a recommendation of the Squadron Commander. The awards program dates back to the 1950's I can't remember, but I believe there was also a award for Weapons Loading Team Terry L Horstead Link to post Share on other sites
automatic Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted November 20, 2014 Master Crew Chiefs along with Master Recovery Team Chiefs, and Master Technicians were awarded by SAC Requlation 66-1 or SAC Manuel 66-1, based on on Job Performance, Training, Technical Knowledge, Quality Control Evaluations, Quality Control Inspection Followups (all awards), and Aircraft On Time Performance for the Master Crew Chief award, for the Period of the award,. the award was issued once and while normally for a year, and transfer orders in processed, or unit were being inactivated, the time could be wavered. The awarding authority as the Wing Deputy Commander for Maintenance based on a recommendation of the Squadron Commander. The awards program dates back to the 1950's I can't remember, but I believe there was also a award for Weapons Loading Team Terry L Horstead So it's an award that you could wear for a year, barring any complexities? Link to post Share on other sites
TLHorstead Posted November 21, 2014 Share #24 Posted November 21, 2014 "So it's an award that you could wear for a year, barring any complexities?" No, it was awarded one time and certificate placed in the training records (Air Force Form 623 file jacket" and would be worn as long as you were in the command I know for several times the local commanders allowed personnel former MAC & AFSC personnel to were the Master Crew Chief patches from their former command. Terry L Horstead Link to post Share on other sites
automatic Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted November 22, 2014 "So it's an award that you could wear for a year, barring any complexities?" No, it was awarded one time and certificate placed in the training records (Air Force Form 623 file jacket" and would be worn as long as you were in the command I know for several times the local commanders allowed personnel former MAC & AFSC personnel to were the Master Crew Chief patches from their former command. Terry L Horstead Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
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