FROM ‘BYGONE DAYS’ OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Famed Congo Mercenary Unit Shoulder Patches
50-60 years ago numerous bursts of chaos broke out in the Congo and much of equatorial Africa. When the U.N. proved itself ineffective at keeping the peace, contracted professionals came forward, mobilized, adapted, and in the case of the Congo in particular, overcame tribal superstition fueled Simba warriors and saved large numbers of Europeans, Americans, and Congolese civilians. Regardless of the implications of their employment, these men made a difference at a time when the world wanted to turn a blind eye. Sarco has unit patches of three of the best known Mercenary units : 5, 6, and 10 Commando designates which includes the renown mercenary leader, ‘Mad’ Mike Hoare’s personal unit … 5 Commando. New.