USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed HMM-561 Leather Patches — Pale Horse Heritage in Premium Hide
Because the last UH-34 squadron in the Fleet Marine Force deserves to be remembered in style.
HMM-561 was activated in January 1967 at Marine Corps Air Facility Santa Ana to provide refresher training to UH-34D Sea Horse pilots and crews heading to Vietnam. As the Marine Corps transitioned to the CH-46 Sea Knight, HMM-561 became the last operational UH-34D squadron in the Fleet Marine Force before being decommissioned in October 1969. The squadron was later reactivated as VMM-561 "Pale Horse" in 2010, flying the MV-22B Osprey out of MCAS Miramar before its eventual deactivation. This leather patch honors the original HMM-561 and the Marines who kept the venerable HUS flying when every other squadron had already moved on.
Perfect For: HMM-561 veterans, UH-34 Sea Horse enthusiasts, VMM-561 Pale Horse alumni, and anyone who respects a squadron that held the line with legacy iron.
The last of the 34s. The first in our hearts. Pale Horse forever.
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.
