Vietnam war in-country machine embroidered patch measures approximately 3.3" by 4", used condition.

During Vietnam war, the 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, was constituted on 1 February 1963 in the Regular Army as Bravo Company, 227th Assault Helicopter Battalion which was assigned to the 11th Air Assault Division. The unit was activated on 11 February 1963 at Fort Benning, Georgia. On 1 July 1965, the unit was recognized and re-designated as Bravo Company, 227th Aviation Battalion. Concurrently, it was relieved from assignment to the 11th Air Assault Division and assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division. The unit fly the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk and provides aerial C3 support, limited air assault, aeromedical evacuation and air movement for the 1st Cavalry Division. The unit served with great distinction for the next six years in Vietnam, where it was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (2 awards), the Valorous Unit Award (3 awards), the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm (3 awards) and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal, First Class.

A valuable addition to your Vietnam war military memorabilia collection.