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Originally Posted by ghp95134
Great collection, but he's missing a couple of historically important patchs -- the ones used in the 1950s by the 77th SFG : the Airborne Command shoulder patch and the para-glider cap patch.
Perhaps the reason the 7th SFG has an all-red flash is homage to this Airborne Command patch, without the glider/parachute?
CPL Larry Thorne wearing the patch |
The 10th wore the AC SSI, and glider patch before the 77th was formed.
I believe the red flash like the DUI comes from the FSSF (SSI), not the AC SSI.