Vietnam Veteran - 18th MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE Epoxy Buckle -NEW! South ViETNAM on 7 September 1966 Members of the Headquarters and Headquarters detachment deployed to Vung Tau, On 26 September 1966, the Brigade assumed operational control over all non-divisional military police units in the Republic of Vietnam. The Brigade was composed of three major subordinate elements; the 16th military police groupat Nha Trang, and the 89th Military Police Group and 8th Military Police Group (Criminal Investigation) at Long Binh The 16th and 89th Military Police Groups were composed of seven military police battalions, containing a mixture of military police and infantry companies. The units were stationed throughout every corps tactical zone in the Republic of Vietnam, ranging from Da Nang in the north to Soc Trang in the south. The total strength of the Brigade numbered more than 5,000 personnel. Members of the Brigade performed a wide variety of missions including evacuation of prisoners of war, security of vessels and ports, convoy escort, security of vital installations and VIPs, maintenance of discipline, law and order, and direct support to combat operations.During the Tet Offensive, the 716th MP Battalion fought off a resolute Viet Cong unit determined to take over the US Embassy, while other 18th Brigade units performed similar duties in the Mekong Delta, Bien Hoa, the Central Highlands, and throughout the RVN The Brigade completed its service in Vietnam and was deactivated on 20 March 1973in Oakland, California This buckle is made in USA with durable epoxy finish on a brass/ox backing. Buckle is 2 1/2" X 4" and fits any 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" belt. Shipping - $2.99