RiverRat Posted June 29, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 29, 2010 When I was in Vietnam in 1969 a guy gave me this patch. I put it away with the rest of my stuff until recently while searching out a specific beret for a friend. In looking around this site and on the internet I cant find out any information about it. The Blacksheep were an important part of history and I dont want to discount the patch as having at least some interest to the Vietnam era without confirmation that it is not an important part of the military. A few Questions 1. What are the differences between VMA and VMF beyond one was called an Marine ATTACK Squadron and the other was a Marine FIGHTER Squadron? 2. Was there a presence in Vietnam of either? what, when? 3. In regards to my patch. It seems to have the a full curl of the horns where all other patches I have found do not. Anyone ever see one like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted June 29, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 29, 2010 Your patch reminds me of a pair of repros I have of other squadrons. I believe they came out in the 1960's..... VMF-214 was redesignated VMA-214 in 1957. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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