Vietnam war in-country hand embroidered patch measures approximately 3" by 2.3", used condition. A valuable addition to your Vietnam war military memorabilia collection.

During Vietnam War, the U.S. Army's 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment was a reconnaissance unit that operated in Vietnam's Central Highlands. The battalion was known as the "Geronimo" battalion, and its soldiers were highly trained in reconnaissance and surveillance operations.

The battalion's primary mission was to gather intelligence and conduct reconnaissance operations in the Central Highlands region, which was considered a strategic area due to its location along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The battalion was also responsible for providing security for U.S. installations and supply lines in the area.

The soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment were expertly trained in jungle warfare and were proficient in the use of small arms, as well as in the use of tactics and strategies necessary to engage enemy forces in combat. They were also skilled in patrolling and stealth tactics, which were essential for reconnaissance and surveillance operations.

The battalion's Reconnaissance Platoon, also known as the RPFB (Reconnaissance Platoon, Forward and Base), was a highly specialized unit within the battalion. The RPFB operated in teams of four and were responsible for conducting long-range patrols in hostile territory, often deep in the jungle. The RPFB was also responsible for setting up observation posts and conducting ambushes against enemy forces.

The soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, and their RPFB, played a significant role in the Vietnam War, providing critical intelligence and reconnaissance support to ground troops and contributing to the eventual outcome of the conflict. Despite their efforts, however, the war remained a complex and protracted conflict, with no clear resolution in sight. The war eventually ended in 1975, with the fall of Saigon to communist forces,

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