condor Posted February 24, 2018 #1 Posted February 24, 2018 These are some USCG Vietnam patches that you may be of interest. Closeups to follow.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #2 Posted February 24, 2018 The Point Caution, Squadron 1, And Div.12 patches are all one group as is the pocket hanger.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #3 Posted February 24, 2018 The Point White is all one grouping. I am not going to go into much, if any, detail at this time but information on individual patches will follow in the future.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #5 Posted February 24, 2018 Different squadron patches. Senior Coast Guard Officer took over after Squadron 1 closed down.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #6 Posted February 24, 2018 Various Squadron 1 and Activities 1 patches plus some beercan DIs.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #7 Posted February 24, 2018 Squadron 3 ship patches. The USCGC Chase patch came with the Squadron 3 patch next to it as did the USCGC Minnetonka patch. I don't know if the Minnetonka had a Vietnam deployment patch. Various Squadron 3 patches. The one in the upper right is dated 1969. The bottom patch and ribbons, etc. are one grouping.
Lee Ragan Posted February 24, 2018 #8 Posted February 24, 2018 Great looking patches. Nice to see the Coasties getting some good PR.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #9 Posted February 24, 2018 Various USCG Explosive Loading Detachment patches.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #10 Posted February 24, 2018 Various LORAN patches and pocket hanger. More LORAN patches and a couple duplicate ELD and Squadron 2 patches.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #11 Posted February 24, 2018 Except for the duplicate Squadron 1 patches these are Navy patches. They have a connection to the Coast Guard. Division 11 tied up to the APL 55 and Division 12 tied up to the YR-71. Any information on the YR-71 patch in the lower right would be greatly appreciated.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #12 Posted February 24, 2018 The following patches are all still attached to the shirt. Coast Guard Activities 1. Coast Guard Squadron 1 Another Squadron 1 patch LORAN Station Tan My patch. This one is interesting because the shirt is Air Force. They were the security at Tan My. Here is something you may not see again, a USCG Squadron 1 windbreaker. Closeup of windbreaker.
MastersMate Posted February 24, 2018 #13 Posted February 24, 2018 Keep an eye out for an oddball 1968 Squadron 3 patch, the blue,gold and white one with the V and the eagle. Although I lost it years ago, the patch I had was logo'd as Coast Guard Squadron THEE. I believe we bought them in Subic Bay. Would wonder if there are any others that may have survived over the years..
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #14 Posted February 24, 2018 Keep an eye out for an oddball 1968 Squadron 3 patch, the blue,gold and white one with the V and the eagle. Although I lost it years ago, the patch I had was logo'd as Coast Guard Squadron THEE. I believe we bought them in Subic Bay. Would wonder if there are any others that may have survived over the years.. I have a 1968 posted but mine has the "R". I did see another 1968 on ebay a few years ago but I don't know if that had the error or not.
Bearmon Posted February 24, 2018 #15 Posted February 24, 2018 Fantastic group of patches and pins.. Thanks for posting
Patchcollector Posted February 24, 2018 #16 Posted February 24, 2018 Great collection! You have some outstanding examples of some very hard to find patches.Love the Point Orient Bat,Bloodhounds and White Elephant patches,and that large ELD 3 piece is sweet.
condor Posted February 24, 2018 Author #17 Posted February 24, 2018 The bat was the symbol of the Pt. Orient.
gwb123 Posted February 25, 2018 #18 Posted February 25, 2018 Very nice selection for a very under represented service. Thank you for sharing.
River Patrol Posted February 26, 2018 #19 Posted February 26, 2018 Very Nice collection....The Point Orient Bat patch is one I've been looking for....great stuff!! On my webpage I have a patch for the Coast Guard Cutter Gresham....super rare!
River Patrol Posted February 26, 2018 #20 Posted February 26, 2018 Here's an unusual one recently found at Show of Shows
condor Posted February 26, 2018 Author #21 Posted February 26, 2018 That is a beautiful Blackhaw patch! I have an enameled pin for the Blackhaw but not the patch.
Mitch Posted February 28, 2018 #22 Posted February 28, 2018 What a great collection Condor ! As a long time collector of Vietnam Brown Water Navy patches I know how hard these patches are to come by. Thanks for sharing. Here are a few I had. Regards, Mitch
condor Posted February 28, 2018 Author #23 Posted February 28, 2018 What a great collection Condor ! As a long time collector of Vietnam Brown Water Navy patches I know how hard these patches are to come by. Thanks for sharing. Here are a few I had. Regards, Mitch coast guard (2).jpg Mitch, Very nice collection. I particularly like your Point Grey patch. I noticed you said "had", do you still have your collection?
Mitch Posted February 28, 2018 #24 Posted February 28, 2018 Mitch, Very nice collection. I particularly like your Point Grey patch. I noticed you said "had", do you still have your collection? I have just a few pieces left but the Blackhaw posted above I just got at the Show of Shows.
condor Posted June 9, 2018 Author #25 Posted June 9, 2018 If anyone would like to add their Coast Guard Vietnam patches to this thread please feel free. I would like to see what else is out there.
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