ARVN PATCH -QUANG NGAI Provincial Recon Unit – Vietnam War
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ARVN PATCH -QUANG NGAI Provincial Recon Unit – Vietnam War
ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) PRU (Provincial Reconnaissance Unit) Special Forces patch from the Vietnam War era. This distinctive yellow patch features an eagle beneath an open parachute, symbolizing airborne capabilities and specialized operations. The text “LUC LUONG THAMBAO” translates from Vietnamese to “Special Forces” or “Reconnaissance Force,” indicating the elite nature of the unit.
The PRUs were paramilitary forces, often advised by the CIA and U.S. military, tasked with intelligence gathering and neutralizing Viet Cong infrastructure, particularly within the context of the Phoenix Program
Additional information
| Weight | .41 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 6 × 2 in |




