Vietnam war in-country machine-embroidered patch measures 3.25" by 3", used condition. A valuable addition to your collection of Vietnam war memorabilia items.

The 191^st Aviation Company was activated on 18 November 1966 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The first commanding Officer was Major Richard C. Winesette. The 191^st deployed to Vietnam, arriving in Vietnam on 24 May 1967 at Bearcat in III Corps. While at Bearcat the company officially became the 191^st Assault Helicopter Company with their "Slicks" becoming known as the "Boomerangs" and their “Gunships” as the "Bounty Hunters" and operated under the call signs of "Boomerangs" and the “Bounty Hunters”. The 191^st AHC was assigned to the 1^stAviation Brigade’s 214^th Combat Aviation Battalion. On 21 June 1967 the 191^st were declared operational ready and assumed their duties in III Corps Tactical Zone. The Boomerangs and Bounty Hunters area of operation was a Delta Area from Nha Be on the Dong Nai River south and southeast to Dong Tam on the My Tho River. This area was mostly flat terrain dominated by Rice Paddies and covered by water for most of the year. The 191^st were dedicated to serving the 9^th Infantry Division until they departed in 1969. The 191^st begin supporting ARVN Units in the Delta Regions of III Corps until standing-down in September 1971. The Officers and Men of the 191^stAssault Helicopter Company received 495 Awards for Valor and received the Meritorious Unit Commendation.