WING SKULL PATCH RECON TEAM MOCCASIN – KHE SANH
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Description
RECON TEAM MOCCASIN was a highly classified, seven-man reconnaissance team during the Vietnam War
. The Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) ran the unit. RT Moccasin conducted dangerous missions behind enemy lines in Laos and North Vietnam.
Patch features
- Skull:
- Often the main image. It symbolized the unit’s high-risk, lethal operations.
- Wings or dagger:
- Patches sometimes included these elements with the skull.
- Unit text:
- The words “RT Moccasin,” “MACV-SOG,” and “CCN” were usually on the patch. CCN stood for Command and Control North, the base that ran RT Moccasin.
- Unofficial:
- The team made these patches locally. Commanders forbade soldiers from wearing them openly.
- Unique design:
- Each recon team had a unique design. RT Moccasin had its own snake name.
Patch meaning
- Secret identity: The patches gave team members a secret identity. It fostered team morale and a sense of belonging.
- Symbol of valor: The patch symbolized the team’s dangerous work. They relied on their training to survive deep inside enemy territory.
- Collectible: Original patches are rare today. Collectors seek them out for their historical connection to MACV-SOG.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 9 × 6 × 2 in |
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