This is a 3" wide x 3.5" tall with no hook and loop.
The 57th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) was originally constituted as the 57th Malaria Control Unit on 01 September 1943 and activated at the Army Service Forces Training Center, New Orleans, LA, on 19 September 1943.
The Unit was reorganized and re-designated as the 57th Malaria Control Detachment on 08 April 1945 and inactivated on 30 September 1945 inactivated 30 September 1945 in Brazil.
The unit was reactivated and allotted to the Regular Army on 23 March 1953 and designated the 57th Medical Detachment (RA) and assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX. The unit was the first Aeromedical Evacuation unit deployed to the Republic of Vietnam, arriving in country on 26 April 1962 and remaining until deactivation at TAN SON Nhut Air Base, on 14 March 1973. During the 57th Medical Detachment's service in Vietnam, the unit's dedicated unhesitating service to the fighting forces, combined with an excellent medical support system, contributed to the lowest mortality rate for the United States Armed Forces of any conflict in military history. The period of service in Vietnam also provided the 57th Medical Detachment (RA) with it's motto, "THE ORIGINAL DUSTOFF", when all aeromedical evacuations became known by the 57th Medical Detachment's original callsign "DUSTOFF". When the 57th Medical Detachment (RA) was sent to Vietnam, it became the first unit to use the UH-1 helicopter for MEDEVAC in actual combat operations, evacuating more than 100,000 patients within the combat zone. On 29 March 1973, the Detachment returned to the United States and was assigned to Fort Bragg.
Key Features:
1. Embroidered Patches- Embroidered more densely with synthetic thread that makes it
thicker and more durable.
2. Vibrant Color, with rich and contrasting colored thread that makes the patch more eye catching.
3. Neat Finish- Made with simple composition and crisp detailed work that keeps the
patch look non-cluttered and neat.
Product Description:
Our patches give a strong sense of belonging. It exemplifies pride in yourself and your unit or squadron. Our patches are the highest quality at a better price.
We can create any patch design with a high-quality photo or a .jpg if you want to re-create an existing patch, or we'll work with you to create a new custom patch. Pricing depends on the number of patches ordered.
Embroidery:
25-99 $4.00 each
100+ $3.00 each
200+ $2.50 each
300+ $2.00 each
PVC:
50+ $5.50 each
100+ $4.00 each
200+ $3.50 each
Leather:
We are able to create leather squadron patches in bulk of 10+ for $5.00 off per patch over 10 leather patches. We are stocking leather squadron patches, so they'll ship quickly, once we have the design.
Coins:
Coins are available for 100 at about $5.50 each. Price can vary somewhat, depending
on features.
Key Rings:
$2.00 each on 100+.
Stickers:
Vinyl stickers are available for bulk order of about $1.00 each on 100+. $.80 cents each on 200+.
All pricing includes Velcro and shipping for bulk orders. We also have glow in the dark thread for embroidery and glow in the dark PVC colors; White (green), blue, red, yellow and orange.
