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Rare US Army Airborne Board Patch | ITAV Test Team | 80s Vintage | Parachute Insect

Nášivka TAV TEST TEAM, UNITED STATES ARMY AIRBORNE BOARD

Genuine vintage shoulder/pocket patch for the ITAV Test Team under the US Army Airborne Board (USA ABN BD). Features a unique design of an insect descending under a parachute. Likely related to the testing of light tactical vehicles in the 1980s. Mint / NOS condition.

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€32,74

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Product code	ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.1598
Brand	G.I.
Category	US Cold War Surplus and ALICE Era (1972–1990)
Warranty	NE

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Description

A hard-to-find piece of airborne history from Fort Bragg. The US Army Airborne Board was responsible for testing and validating all equipment intended for airborne operations.

The Unit: This patch identifies the ITAV Test Team. "ITAV" typically refers to the Interim Tactical Assault Vehicle program in the 1980s, where the Army tested light attack buggies (Chenowth FAVs) for airborne insertion. The "bug" imagery is likely a humorous nod to these "dune buggies."
Construction: Classic 1980s fully embroidered construction with a yellow merrowed edge and cheesecloth-style backing.
Condition: NOS (New Old Stock). Mint condition, never sewn on. A rare "project patch" not seen in standard collections.

Technical Specs:

Organization: USA ABN BD (US Army Airborne Board)
Team: ITAV Test Team
Era: 1980s
Design: Parachute with stylized insect
Condition: Unissued / Mint.

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