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This is a list of us army ranks and insignia used during the vietnam war 19651973. Wearing regulation vietnam era patches posted in uniforms. At the end of january, the north vietnamese and the viet cong launched the tet offensive. Patches, original period items, vietnam 196175, militaria, collectibles. Full color versions of these patches are worn on the now retired service green uniform, replaced by wear of combat service identification badges.
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