[collectorguy]

I'm new to the Colt Forum but have been a collector and researcher of military patches and badges for years. Recently I started collecting and documenting US military rod and gun clubs for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Probably 99% of these clubs, along with the installations they belonged to, are closed now. Preservation is what drew me to them. I just found this thread on the forum and thought maybe someone could help me. I would like to hear from people that might have some of these patches and pins, and knowledge of these clubs. Paul

 

[collectorguy]

Thanks. I appreciate any help with the US military rod & gun clubs, Europe, Africa, and Middle East. I know at the height of the clubs (1960s) there was over 150 different club locations. Paul

 

[collectorguy]

Nice patches. Thanks for showing them off. Now I can add to my documentation another time that the patches were in use. Yours is the first Naples patch I've seen but then again I've only been researching and collecting for a little over a year now. I've seen the Naples design on what looked like a wine pitcher. Paul

 

[collectorguy]

I'm documenting and collecting US military rod & gun clubs in Europe, Africa, and Middle East. Does anyone have any of the club patches, pins, badges, medals, etc. for sale or any photos or stories to share? Any help is appreciated.
Paul

 

[collectorguy]

Documenting and collecting US military rod & gun clubs ONLY in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Since these clubs were recreational and their patches and pins were not worn on uniforms most insignia collectors do not care about them.
Appreciate any help. Paul