This vintage Vietnam war in-country machine-embroidered patch measures 3.25" by 2.75", used condition. A valuable addition to your Vietnam war military memorabilia collection.

During Vietnam war, the 281st Assault Helicopter Company (AHC) was stationed at Nha Trang, Republic of Vietnam 1965-1970. It was originally attached to the 5th Special Forces Group and was situated inside the Special Forces Operating Base (SFOB). The 281st AHC was the first US Army Helicopter Company organized and trained as a Special Operations Aviation unit in the Republic of Vietnam. It was placed under Operational Control (OPCON) of 5th Special Forces Group (ABN), Detachment B-52, Project Delta, a Special Operations Augmentation unit that conducted Strategic Reconnaissance and other clandestine operations throughout the country of South Vietnam. The 281st trained with and supported the Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) RECONDO Training Center in Nha Trang and in its later years provided support for all Major Commands (MACOMs) within the II Corps Tactical Zone.