This Vietnam war US Coast Guard machine-embroidered patch measures 3.25" by 3.25", used condition. A great find for any military collectible enthusiast.


The USCGC Point Hope (WPB-82302) was a United States Coast Guard cutter that served during the Vietnam War as part of Operation Market Time. Here are some key points about the USCGC Point Hope and its role during the Vietnam War:

  1. Designation: USCGC Point Hope was a Point-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard. These cutters were primarily used for coastal patrol and law enforcement duties.

  2. Operation Market Time: During the Vietnam War, the USCGC Point Hope, like other Point-class cutters, was assigned to Operation Market Time. This operation aimed to interdict the flow of arms and supplies to Viet Cong insurgents in South Vietnam by patrolling the coastal waters and conducting maritime interdiction operations.

  3. Patrol and Interdiction: The USCGC Point Hope conducted patrols along the coastline of South Vietnam, particularly in the area known as the "Market Time Box," which encompassed the coastal waters from the demilitarized zone (DMZ) to the border with Cambodia. The cutter's crew conducted surveillance of maritime traffic, boarded and inspected vessels suspected of smuggling, and engaged in other law enforcement activities to disrupt enemy supply lines.

  4. Support to Allied Forces: In addition to its interdiction duties, the USCGC Point Hope also provided support to allied forces operating along the coast of South Vietnam. This included providing naval gunfire support, conducting search and rescue operations, and assisting with the insertion and extraction of special operations forces.

  5. Legacy: The USCGC Point Hope and other Point-class cutters played a significant role in Operation Market Time, contributing to the overall effort to deny the Viet Cong access to critical supplies and equipment via maritime routes. Their patrols and interdiction efforts helped to disrupt enemy logistics and support the security and stability of South Vietnam's coastal regions.

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