PATCH - Nha Trang, Special Forces Recondo, VIETNAM War
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Original Vietnam War Patch: Excellent, Rare Patch of the Recondo School, Nha Trang and Hon Tre Island. Established in 1964 under the orders of General Westmoreland the MACV, Special Forces RECONDO School had an attachment of 46 US Special Forces Personnel designated - Detachment B-52. The duties of USSF B-52 was to train US Special Forces and Elite US Army personnel in Long Range Reconnaissance Techniques. The first group of trainees were from the elite of the 101st Airborne Division (and they were volunteers) and commenced their course in September 1965. The MACV Recondo School was taught at Nha Trang with combat exercises conducted at Hon Tre Island. Only the elite of any unit were picked to attend, combat experience was essential. Over 2,000 of the Soldiers that started the course failed to complete it due to the strict guidelines of completion provided by the MACV. Only Graduate's of the RECONDO School at Nha Trang were awarded this patch. The MACV Recondo School ceased to exist on New Years, December 31st, 1970. Extremely rare Patch - One only available. Measures, 4.5 inches x 2.5 each side. ( 11 cms x 6 cms) Post, Anyw Worldwide via Airmail, $4.00 - Additional Patches posted Free of Charge.
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