USMC Helicopter Squadrons
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Officially Licensed US Navy VA-873 Patch — Reserve Attack, Frontline Ready
VA-873 may have been a reserve squadron, but their readiness was anything but part-time.
Attack Squadron 873 was part of the Naval Air Reserve's attack community, maintaining proficiency in light attack tactics and carrier operations. Reserve attack squadrons like VA-873 served as a vital component of the Navy's total force, ensuring that experienced pilots and combat-capable aircraft could be called to active service on short notice. Their contribution to national defense during the Cold War era underscored the critical importance of a well-trained and well-equipped reserve force.
Perfect For: VA-873 veterans, Naval Air Reserve alumni, attack aviation historians, and vintage squadron patch collectors.
Reserve status, active attitude — VA-873 was always mission-ready.
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.
