More Patches

[d findley]

More shoulder patches from the 1990s:

[T.A. Workman]

I have one of the top variation like yours and contenders. would love to find one of the early RCA one's like yours.
Was the RCA patch for officers only or was it available to members also?
Terry

[d findley]

Terry, I'm not sure who got those RCA patches.

[T.A. Workman]

I think Mike (Splitz) displayed some patch's like yours in one of his displays.
They were for RCA Field Reps. I believe. Maybe Mike or John will chime in.
Thanks,
Terry

[johncdougan]

Hello Guys,

I will chime in, T.A.is correct, these brassards were glued onto plastic pocket clips with a name and title engraved onto it, and given to RCA field reps and officers. They would be worn at gun shows and the NRA show. The idea was inspired by the ones that Ruger employees wore during trade shows.

There are a few larger Ruger ones that fasten directly to a blazer pocket via 4 studs that go through the cloth and are fastened with a removable cap. I think there is a photo of one in Hank's brassard book. It is one that Ruger gave me years ago.

John

[d findley]

I believe this is the early brassard John is referring to.

[johncdougan]

Hello guys,

The one Donnie posted is the one I am referring to. It measures 3 7/8" dia., the others are 2 3/4: dia.

John