Photo G0310: Unofficial 720th MP Battalion patch worn by the MPs assigned to work Operation STABILIZE in the Tactical Area of Responsibility in 1967.
Top rocker MPFF (Military Police Field Forces) spear head design (US Army Ranger Patch) facing up with large number 99 in center with two lighting bolts through it, 720 on bottom.
The number 99 denotes radio call sign, Niner-Niner that belonged to 2LT Robert S. Wilkerson, B Company, the OIC of the 720th TAOR Platoon.
The patch originated in 1967 and faded from use in early 1968. The designer of the patch is unknown. An original was donated to the Viet Nam Project by SFC Roger Ruggles. |