2 Vietnam War Patches: LONG RANGE PATROL Scroll + US 9th INFANTRY Division Patch

Description: Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Set of 2 original Vietnam war in-country machine-embroidered patches: scroll measures 0.5" by 2.5", patch is 2.3" in diameter. A great find for any military collectible enthusiast. On 1 February 1966, the 9th Infantry division was sent to III Corps Tactical Zone of Vietnam. The division swept through Dinh Tuong Province 6 January-31 May 1967 in Operation PALM BEACH, spending February and March with South Vietnamese forces combating the enemy in Long An Province. Meanwhile one of it’s brigades was selected to fulfill the concept of a Mobile Riverine Force created in 1967 and integrated with a Navy Task Force 117 at each level of it’s brigade’s command. For the first time since the Civil War, when Union Army forces operated on the Mississippi, Cumberland and other rivers, the U.S. Army was utilizing an amphibious force operating entirely afloat. The force was a complete package, independent of fixed support embarked or in tow. The troops lived on barracks ships docked at the mobile riverine anchorage. On tactical operations Navy armored troop carrier boats, preceded by minesweeping craft and escorted by armored boats (monitors) transported the soldiers along the vast waterways in the Delta. The first element of the Mobile Riverine Force (2nd Brigade) arrived in Vietnam in January 1967 and after shakedown training in the Rung Sat swamps moved into a base near My Tho, which was named Dong Tam— a base on a 600-acre island created among inundated rice paddies by dredging earth from the bottom of the Mekong River. The MRF often operated with other specialized units such as Navy Seal teams, South Vietnamese Marines, units of the ARVN 7th Division and River Assault Groups on reconnaissance blocking and pursuit operations. In 1968, the 9th Infantry Division engaged in bitter fighting in the Saigon area, General Westmoreland stated after TET that the 9th Infantry Division and The Mobile Riverine Force saved the Delta. And in 1969, it operated throughout the IV Corps Tactical Zone. Two brigades were deployed to Hawaii as part of the U.S. withdrawal. The 3rd Brigade stayed in Vietnam (and also fought in Cambodia) until October 1970. Elements of the 9th Infantry Division served 1,440 days in Vietnam. For any unsatisfactory reason, item can be returned within 30 days for full refund. For more selection, please visit our eBay store. Thanks! Shipping PolicyAt eBay, we are committed to providing a positive shopping experience for our customers. We offer both domestic and international shipping options to ensure you can get your items quickly and safely. We offer a variety of shipping services, which vary by item, size and delivery address.Domestic Shipping:Items shipped within the U.S. are generally delivered via USPS or UPS depending on the size and weight of the item. Domestic orders usually take 3-5 days to be delivered. Any additional fees, taxes or duties are the responsibility of the customer.International Shipping:Items shipped outside of the U.S. may be subject to import taxes, customs duties, and other fees levied by the destination country. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. eBay is not responsible for any additional fees or delays due to customs.Shipping Charges:The cost of shipping and handling will be clearly stated on the listing page. Any additional fees or taxes may be added to the total cost.We hope this shipping policy helps clarify our shipping process. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding shipping.

Price: 13.3 USD

Location: Midway City, California

End Time: 2025-01-05T18:25:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0.95 USD