Uniforms of the Day Posted February 13 Share #1 Posted February 13 Today, I acquired a very large group belonging to a Marine who did three tours in Vietnam - 67, 68 and 69. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, etc. Much of his time was serving as a artillery forward observer / surveyer. He spent an enormous amount of time photographing the war and his experiences. Those photographs & movies became the basis for an Oregon Public Broadcasting documentary on Vietnam, called "Tripwire". He also did a book. Aside from a large tub full of countless photos, slides, and reels, he brought back multiple flags, a bugle, an NVA helmet, ammo pouches, captured photos & documents, etc. This double-sided flag was amongst the others. I am assuming it is a unit flag, but Vietnam is outside the scope of my collecting focus so I just have no idea. Can someone help me with an ID on this one? Thanks for you time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted February 13 Share #2 Posted February 13 Amazing Chris!!!! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uniforms of the Day Posted February 13 Author Share #3 Posted February 13 There are a lot more maps and documents, but here are some captured item highlights and his medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uniforms of the Day Posted February 13 Author Share #4 Posted February 13 It just dawned on me that the VVA flag might be Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 506...duh. I didn't even think of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted February 14 Share #5 Posted February 14 How cool is that?!! I couldn’t locate a VVA 506 but did locate a Veteran 506 chapter in Connecticut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uniforms of the Day Posted February 15 Author Share #6 Posted February 15 This solved it, I think. An Armed Forces Day Parade, Best Color Guard, award plaque to "Vietnam Veterans #506". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibaLegend Posted February 18 Share #7 Posted February 18 That's some awesome stuff! Love the chest rig and medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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