Vietnam War US Civil Air Patrol Hat Badge -
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that
serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF).[2] CAP is a volunteer
organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles,
and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which
includes search and rescue (by air and ground) and disaster relief operations; aerospace education for
youth and the general public; and cadet programs for teenage youth.
The item featured here is a hat eagle badge. All metal construction. Clutch back construction.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for Vietnam war US Military collectibles.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly
defined points that should be noted.
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is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This Vietnam War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other Vietnam War US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
Vietnam War US Military Medals and Insignia Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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