BEAST Posted October 13, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2008 One way that many in the military show their service history is by displaying thier units on their helmet bag, map cases, etc. I think this will be an interesting collectible in itself in the future. It has cross over appeal between field gear and insignia. If you have some to share, please post them. Here is mine from my time in the Air Guard. The 379th AEW and the OIF patch were made in Qatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzjgr Posted October 14, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 14, 2008 I saw your post on the patch board....here is my CVC bag with the patches I sewed on....I never got mine mixed up with anyone elses! I never really sewed on my actual SSI, which is a boring Rainbow (42nd ID).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted October 14, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 14, 2008 I used to have my own patched helmet bag, but then I traded it away for a British medal group. I'm sure happy I did! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted November 8, 2008 Ok, I am kind of surprised I haven't seen more bags on this post. Thanks to pzjgr for posting his. Here is my map case that I carried as a Platoon Leader with the 3rd ID and later as a Company Commander with the 84th Division. I didn't like the issue US Army map case, so I found this at a German surplus shop. The Norwegian flag represents the time that I worked with an Infantry Training Bn in Dal, Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted April 12, 2011 It's been a couple of years since I brought this up, so I thought I'd send out the request again. Let's see those patched up map cases and helmet bags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted April 13, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 13, 2011 I'll play. I don't patch stuff up much anymore, but when I was younger I liked a little bling on my stuff. This is my helmet bag I used from 1990 to whenever I replaced my SPH-4 with the HGU-26/P because the new helmet was too big for the bag (~1997, I think), though I didn't update the bling past 1994 or so.... First side has the SSI from the units I'd been in up to that point, other side has a PDF patch, a couple of ESAF patches, and unit patches from the two 228th battalions that were in Central America at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linedoggie Posted April 13, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted April 14, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 14, 2011 I sadly don't have anything to contribute but wanted to say that this is a fascinating thread! I look forward to seeing more examples :thumbsup: Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted June 17, 2012 I thought I would bring this back to the top and see if there are any new additions out there waiting to be posted! Thanks to those who have replied!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted July 9, 2021 Its been over decade since the last substantial post. Anybody have some patched bags to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted July 10, 2021 Share #11 Posted July 10, 2021 Well, I'll try to put some life back in this one. This one is mine, and pretty much has about half of my career on it. Some explanations: The 2 William Tell Meet patches were from 88 and 90, but the 90 team never made it as the meet was canceled, and we were sent to Saudi after transferring 25 Bitburg and Soesterburg F-15s to the Saudi Air Force in the fall of 1990. The Master Technician was an award, and the 1.5 hours was given to me after my first F-15E flight. The 4404th Composite Wing was stood up in Saudi after the war, I spent a lot of time there! I have about 12 more patches to add to the other side, but after 15 years still have not gotten around to it... Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky eagle Posted July 10, 2021 Share #12 Posted July 10, 2021 Thanks, Randy for sharing a part of your Air Force career can't wait to see the finished patches on your bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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