Submachinegun Qualification Bar for Marksman Badge. These are the weapon specific bars that are attached to the expert marksman badge. Mounting rings included. Learn More
This is a USAF Field Jacket in size Medium Long in OD Green. Overall VG used condition. The coat has some wear through around the collar (see photos) and an L shaped repair at the bottom center (it is hidden when closed and worn). There are some other wear areas here and there, but overall it is a serviceable field jacket with life left. Just used enough you won't feel bad actually wearing it around.. These jackets have an interesting history. The Air Force issued them from the 50's through the mid to late 1960's before switching to the M-65 field jacket. They can quickly be spotted by their exposed snaps on the pockets and a large collar that contains a roll up hood. These are rare jackets and are hard to find in larger sizes. Learn More
After years of putting these uniforms together, we have finally decided to list them as their own item. This is the classic uniform insignia package for Colonel Kurtz from Apocalypse Now. The perfect uniform / costume for your next party, just add your own uniform!
The package includes the following insignia (subdued unless noted): Sew-on Colonel with Infantry Branch, KURTZ and US ARMY Name Tapes (on original 1960's dated webbing), Cut-Edge Color Special Forces Patch, Combat Infantry Badge, Basic US Parachute Qualification Badge, and Green Felt Leadership Loops. All insignia is shipped loose.
Uniform shown in photos is for demonstration purposes only. Package includes insignia only. Learn More
ERDL Camo Boonie, Rip-Stop, Reproduction. These are outstanding boonies that match our ripstop ERDL jungle fatigues. Correct details throughout including square chin cord keeper, small screened eyelets, HBT nylon band, brim stitching, labels, etc. They look incredible!
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Armor Branch of Service, Pin-On Subd. We have two different versions available. The first are new made by current government contractors. We also have some Vietnam dated original sets in the wrapper. Learn More
1st Aviation Brigade, Color, Cut-Edge
These standard embroidered patches have a non-merrowed "cut" edge. Perfect for early to mid-war Vietnam impressions. Learn More
Air Assault Badge, 1st Pattern, Subdued. We have finally reproduced this hard to find patch.
With the activation of the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) on 15 February 1963 at Fort Benning, Georgia, the division
commander, then Brigadier General Harry W. O. Kinnard, began to fashion an operational reality from a vision – what later
came to be called “airmobility”.
Part of this mission was to create a ‘state of mind’ among the members of the division – “sky soldiers” as they were called –
to instill in them belief in the new airmobile concept. Airmobility had to do more than merely provide Infantry troops with
helicopters for rides – it needed to train all ground elements in conjunction with all air elements to create a well-honed combat
fighting team.
To differentiate 11th Air Assault Division “sky soldiers” from other Army units, General Kinnard had designed and
established a ‘special’ badge’ that his “sky soldiers” could wear as a mark of their airmobility expertise. This became the
11th Air Assault Division (Test) “Air Assault Badge”, first issued in the spring of 1964.
It was never officially recognized by the Army, and Kinnard stated "I wear my original Air Assault Badge proudly, as may anyone in the first shift of the Jumping Mustangs and as far as the rest of you, I personally authorize it. I doubt if anyone will question you."
In order to qualify for this badge, each soldier had to successfully rappel from a helicopter, thrice from 60 feet and twice from
120 feet. Each soldier had to pass aircraft safety procedures, an aircraft orientation, arm and hand signals, combat assault
operations, prepare, inspect and rig equipment for a sling load, and be able to lash down equipment carried in cargo helicopters.
Despite the 11th Air Assault (Test) being rolled into the 1st Cavalry Division, the "Original" Air Assault Badge was an item of pride and you see it in use throughout the 60's in both US and in-country made styles in color and subdued. Originals are very hard to find and coveted by their owners. Learn More
Air Assault Badge, 1st Pattern, Color. We have finally reproduced this hard to find patch.
With the activation of the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) on 15 February 1963 at Fort Benning, Georgia, the division
commander, then Brigadier General Harry W. O. Kinnard, began to fashion an operational reality from a vision – what later
came to be called “airmobility”.
Part of this mission was to create a ‘state of mind’ among the members of the division – “sky soldiers” as they were called –
to instill in them belief in the new airmobile concept. Airmobility had to do more than merely provide Infantry troops with
helicopters for rides – it needed to train all ground elements in conjunction with all air elements to create a well-honed combat
fighting team.
To differentiate 11th Air Assault Division “sky soldiers” from other Army units, General Kinnard had designed and
established a ‘special’ badge’ that his “sky soldiers” could wear as a mark of their airmobility expertise. This became the
11th Air Assault Division (Test) “Air Assault Badge”, first issued in the spring of 1964.
It was never officially recognized by the Army, and Kinnard stated "I wear my original Air Assault Badge proudly, as may anyone in the first shift of the Jumping Mustangs and as far as the rest of you, I personally authorize it. I doubt if anyone will question you."
In order to qualify for this badge, each soldier had to successfully rappel from a helicopter, thrice from 60 feet and twice from
120 feet. Each soldier had to pass aircraft safety procedures, an aircraft orientation, arm and hand signals, combat assault
operations, prepare, inspect and rig equipment for a sling load, and be able to lash down equipment carried in cargo helicopters.
Despite the 11th Air Assault (Test) being rolled into the 1st Cavalry Division, the "Original" Air Assault Badge was an item of pride and you see it in use throughout the 60's in both US and in-country made styles in color and subdued. Originals are very hard to find and coveted by their owners. Learn More
