Insignia, Rank and Badges United States Army Vietnam
Insignia, Rank and Badges United States Army Vietnam
A Complete Illustrated Guide
By Col. Frank Foster,
The ultimate guide for the over 2.5 million United States Army veterans of the Vietnam War, their families, historians, collectors, and students of military history.
Step back into the crucible of the Vietnam War and discover the rich legacy of the combat shoulder sleeve insignia and distinctive unit crests proudly worn by the men of the U.S. Army. Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and Crest of the U.S. Army – Vietnam is the most complete and visually detailed book ever published on the unit symbols that told the story of America’s fighting forces between 1961 and 1973.
A Tribute to the Soldiers Who Wore the Patch and Fought with Honor in Vietnam
These are not just patches-they are badges of courage, service, and sacrifice, earned in jungle firefights, rice paddy patrols, firebase defenses, and dusty convoys across South Vietnam.
Inside this powerful and unique book:
• All U.S. Army combat shoulder sleeve insignia (patches) used during the Vietnam War-illustrated in full color, with unit background and symbolism
• Major U.S. Army distinctive unit crests (DUIs)-explained and documented for the first time in a Vietnam-specific context
• Historical insights that bring each unit’s mission, theater role, and legacy to life
• A visual tribute to the patches, units, and warriors who shaped one of the most challenging chapters in American military history
• A valuable tool for veterans reconnecting with their service, collectors verifying authenticity, and students studying the structure of U.S. Army Vietnam
Whether you’re a Vietnam veteran retracing your unit lineage, a family member trying to understand your loved one’s service, or a collector looking for authentic reference-this is the go-to book for unit insignia of the Vietnam War.
You’ll be surprised at what you learn-and inspired by what it means.
