Private collectionTheater-made, hand-embroidered
MACV-SOG Recon Team Grouping
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A small grouping attributed to a single SOG recon team, including a hand-embroidered skull-and-spade 'kill' patch. Held in a private collection and presented here for the record.
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- Era
- 19681969
- Region
- I CorpsLaos border
- Conflict
- Vietnam War
- Unit
- MACV-SOGCCN
MACV-SOG ran cross-border reconnaissance under the cover of the Studies and Observations Group. Their patches were unofficial, often deliberately macabre, and never authorized for wear in the open — which is exactly why so few survive.
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Construction
Cotton floss on black twill, hand-cut edges, local tailor's backing.
Provenance
Acquired from the family of the original team member. Documentation on file.