US-made, full-colour, cut edge
Ca. 1955 - 1958: Specialist Fourth Class
Ca. 1958 onward: Specialist 5
This type of Specialist rank was issued circa. 1955-1960s. Originally worn by both men and women, this design later became obsolete for male personnel in 1958 when it was changed to the larger type. There are however period photographs of these being worn in Vietnam by male soldiers until around 1965-1966.
Cut-edge, full-colour insignia were worn on all uniforms until they were gradually phased out by subdued insignia and pin-on collar rank from approx. 1966 to 1968. Beyond that, they were usually restricted to non-combat uniforms such as Utilities, Class A, and Class B uniforms. Notably, this type of full-colour, cut-edge rank was worn by early advisors circa. 1961 onward, and regular infantry circa. 1965-1966.
Multiple available - All are uniform-removed in very good, wearable/displayable condition. Some are lightly faded. All have light stitch marks. Most have loose threads from where they have been stitched to and then removed from a uniform but this may be easily unpicked or cut. Sets will be chosen at random, but we will make an effort to match the wear and colour.
These patches were found at a small sewing shop near Ft. Benning, Georgia.
All of our insignia is meticulously researched and comes with our authenticity guarantee.
