Establishment: The Republic of Vietnam was established on October 26, 1955, following a referendum that abolished the State of Vietnam, which had existed since 1949. Ngo Dinh Diem became the first President of the new republic.

Early Challenges: The early years of the Republic of Vietnam were marked by political instability and challenges. Diem's government faced opposition from various groups, including the Viet Cong, a communist insurgency supported by North Vietnam.

Vietnam War: The Republic of Vietnam was a key ally of the United States during the Vietnam War, which lasted from the mid-1950s to 1975. The war escalated with the commitment of American troops in the early 1960s. South Vietnam, with U.S. support, fought against the communist forces of North Vietnam and the Viet Cong.

Political Turmoil: The Diem regime faced increasing criticism for its authoritarianism and alleged corruption. In 1963, Diem was overthrown and assassinated in a coup backed by the United States.

Successive Governments: After Diem's assassination, South Vietnam experienced a series of coups and changes in government. Successive leaders struggled to maintain stability and combat the communist insurgency.

Tet Offensive: In 1968, during the Tet holiday ceasefire, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces launched a massive offensive across South Vietnam. While the offensive was eventually repelled, it had a significant impact on public opinion in the United States and South Vietnam.

Vietnamization: In the early 1970s, the United States began withdrawing its troops from Vietnam as part of a policy known as Vietnamization, which aimed to transfer the responsibility for fighting the war to the South Vietnamese forces.

Fall of Saigon: In April 1975, North Vietnamese forces launched a major offensive against South Vietnam. Despite U.S. financial and material support, South Vietnam was unable to withstand the attack. On April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), marking the end of the Vietnam War and the fall of the Republic of Vietnam.

Unification of Vietnam: Following the fall of Saigon, Vietnam was reunified under communist rule. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam was proclaimed on July 2, 1976, marking the end of the Republic of Vietnam.

Throughout its existence, the Republic of Vietnam faced numerous challenges, including political instability, economic difficulties, and a resilient communist insurgency. Its fall marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.

Tu Than - Recon Team 235 - Skull and Crossed Bones - Exploitation Team

Don Vi Tham Sat - Black Bats PRU - Mekong Delta CTV IV - Phoenix Program

EBW - Hill Tribe Recon - E Pul Bar Wang Hill Tribe

Quyet Tu 2 - 2nd Company - Ready to Die - Skull and Crossed Bones Recon - Mike Force - Mobile Strike Force

Bong Ma Bien Gioi - Airborne Recon - Border Ghosts - Border Bats - Red Background

ARVN - Army Republic of Vietnam, 9th Infantry Division

RVN NAVY - 15th River Division Recon - Mekong Delta

Diet Cong Phi - Darlac Province Provincial Recon Unit - Nung

516th Fighter Squadron - VNAF - A-37 Dragonfly - Air Force

Gold Thread Beret Badge - Elite Airborne, Tiger For Rangers

S-Mi-Ga - Sedang Hill Tribe Recon Mercenaries

Navy - Qui Nhon Combat Base - Launch South China Sea Operations

Luc Luong Tham Sat - Recon Force - Quang Ngai Province Recon - Airborne

Panthers - 3rd / 57th Infantry - ARVN

Quyet Tu - Ready to Die - Skull and Crossed Bones Recon - Mike Force - Mobile Strike Force

Trinh Sat - Black Eagles - Phuoc Long Province Provincial Reconnaissance Unit - Mercenary Elite

ARVN 5th Infantry Division - Army Republic of Vietnam

Sat Cong - Kill Communists - South Vietnam Navy

RUFF PUFFS - Subdued Patch - Saigon Popular Forces

Killer Sharks - Kinh Ngu - 5th Marine Infantry Battalion - South Vietnam

Loi Ho - Border Funerals - Black Ops Recon Team - Ho Chi Minh Trail

VNAF - Air Force South Vietnam - 52nd Attack Squadron

Camp Strike Force Airborne - Special Forces

ARVN Gold Thread, Officer Cap Badge

Camouflage Patch - Biet Dong Quan - Airborne - Tiger Force

Kien Giang Province Provincial Recon Unit

33rd Tiger Force Rangers - Mekong Delta Special Forces

Red Skull Recon - Black Ops Exploitation Force

Trinh Sat 48 - Recon Team 48

BSP - Hill Tribe Recon - Bon Sar Par Hill Tribe Special Forces Unit

NVA Flag - Flag of North Vietnam (This is not a South Vietnam Patch but of communicst North Vietnam and now flag of reunified Vietnam).

Recon Team Loi Ho - Skull and Cross bones - CIA Formed Unit

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36 x Patch - All Different