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Officially Licensed VMM-561 Pale Horse Plank Owner Patch — Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 561 Pale Horse Plank Owner Embroidered Patch
Pale Horse plank owners — VMM-561's original members.
This VMM-561 "Pale Horse" plank owner patch identifies the original members who were present at the squadron's activation or reactivation, earning the honored title of "plank owner" — a naval tradition dating back to the age of sail when the first crew to walk a new ship's decks were said to own the planks beneath their feet.
VMM-561 operates the MV-22B Osprey from MCAS Miramar, California, as part of Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) under 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The "Pale Horse" callsign carries apocalyptic overtones — referencing the pale horse of the Book of Revelation, whose rider is Death. Combined with the "Paint It Black" attitude, VMM-561's identity is among the most intimidating in Marine tiltrotor aviation. Plank owners are the Marines who built VMM-561 from the ground up, establishing the squadron's culture, standard operating procedures, and operational capability from day one. This patch is exclusive to those founding members who can say they were there at the beginning.
This patch identifies VMM-561's plank owners.
Perfect For: VMM-561 Pale Horse plank owners, founding squadron members, MV-22 Osprey community leaders, and plank owner heritage patch collectors.
Original Pale Horse — VMM-561 plank owners.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
If the product is officially licensed, it will say “Officially Licensed” in the title and/or in the product details. If it doesn’t, it’s still a legitimate product—just not part of a licensed program.
Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
