Description: This is one piece of hard to come, U. S. Army 1964 issue, (Authorized on June 19, 1964) early Vietnam (early design with standard cut edge, discontinued in 1968 when merrowerd borders approved.) Army Strategic Communications Command patch, (~2-1/2" long by 2-1/8" wide) 100% embroidered on yellow twill cloth, with standard cut edge, and no plastic backing, in brand new (never issued) direct from government contractor condition. What you see is what you get. This patch was made on a government contract in 1964 as a TIOH (Institute of Heraldry) sample, by Best Emblem (Denmark Military) at their Eveready Embroidery Jersey City, NJ factory. What you see is what you get. Note: This is one of my insignia that Barry Jason Stein photographed and used in his book U.S. Army Patches Flashes and Ovals; it is pictured on plate #56 as item #1, now you can have this insignia in your collection. The United States Army Institute of Heraldry, also known as The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH), (from 1918 to1960 as the Heraldic Program Office) is a Department of the Army that furnishes heraldic services to all the U. S. Armed Forces, U. S. government organizations, including the Executive Office of the President, in the development, standardization, quality control, and approval of all symbolic items, such as unit insignia, badges and awards. Samples are required for final approval, and are made by contract to various authorized manufacturers. In the case of embroidered insignia, the standard machine run of 280 pieces, far exceeded the TIOH contract, and are produced at a loss by the contractor. Therefor most authorized manufacturers didn't bid on these contract, since the only advantage was to have stock on hand if the item was approved. Having sold my U. S. Military Insignia business (H. J. Saunders U. S. Military Insignia, Inc. - America's Largest Retail Insignia business) after 35 years, in November 2003, I am now selling my personal collection, many of which are government contractors samples, accumulated over the last 50 years. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE NOTE: I will combine shipping cost. Nice insignia for any collection. What you see is what you get.
Price: 6.5 USD
Location: Naples, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-17T19:37:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
