{"product_id":"original-us-vietnam-era-116th-air-cavalry-patch","title":"Original US Vietnam Era 116th Air Cavalry Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original US Vietnam Era 116th Air Cavalry Patch is a genuine period military uniform badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eUnit History\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis patch represents the \u003cb\u003e116th Air Cavalry\u003c\/b\u003e unit deployed during the Vietnam War. Derived from the 116th Armoured Cavalry Regiment, the unit provided essential aerial reconnaissance and troop transport. The yellow shield signifies traditional US Cavalry heritage, while the blue snake represents the Snake River valley from the unit's original home region in Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePeriod Construction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade during the 1960s, this badge uses a \u003cb\u003eyellow twill fabric base\u003c\/b\u003e with multi-coloured cotton thread embroidery. The front shows two crossed sabres, black aviator wings, blue unit numbers, and a blue snake outline. On the reverse, the \u003cb\u003eopen cheesecloth mesh backing\u003c\/b\u003e shows the unmasked thread construction typical of mid-century US military insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications and Practical Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cb\u003e7.5cm wide by 8cm high\u003c\/b\u003e, this compact pocket-sized badge is shaped as a classic military shield. It can be sewn directly onto vintage field uniforms, jackets, or display boards. The tight merrowed edge binding prevents edge fraying, making it an ideal piece for historical reenactors and militaria collection displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd this original Vietnam War 116th Air Cavalry badge to your military insignia collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55997605937537,"sku":"SKU3613B","price":3.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/b476c24d2a2b3e2dbca9d38c3730b9b2.jpg?v=1785401663","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/original-us-vietnam-era-116th-air-cavalry-patch","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}