Air Force Patch – From the Career of Retired Brigadier General Peter D. Hayes This is an original, period U. Air Force patch directly from the personal collection of Brigadier General Peter D. A distinguished command pilot with over 3,000 flying hours and 191 combat missions in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era. This patch is unique in that the only person that could wear this patch was the wing Commander & Ops Commander. General Hayes earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, and multiple Air Medals while serving in key roles, including: – Flight commander, 416th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa AB, Republic of Vietnam (1966) – Vice Commander, 7th Air Force – Vice Commander, U. Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center (Nellis AFB, NV) – his final assignment Patches like this one were earned through actual service and flying with the respective unit or command. They aren’t mass-produced souvenirs-many are unique to those who flew or led in that specific group, making them highly sought-after by serious militaria collectors, Vietnam historians, Cold War Junkies and patch enthusiasts. Details: – Genuine USAF issue (no reproduction) – Condition: Worn on uniforms but in good shape. See picture for condition. You WILL get the patch in the picture. NOT a patch similar to the patch in the pic. A tangible piece of Air Force history from a combat-decorated flag officer who reached brigadier general rank. See photos for exact condition and details. Guaranteed authentic as described.