Tiger Stripe Beret

Robert Bechtoldt’s private purchased tiger stripe beret that has a US 5^th Special Forces Group (ABN) flash applied to the face.

In February 1969, Robert J. Bechtoldt served with Military Assistance Command Vietnam, Studies and Observations Group (MAC V SOG), Command and Control South (CCS), Recon Company, assigned to Recon Team Auger and later RT Tape.

Sergeant (E-5) Bechtoldt returned to CONUS and received an early drop after two years, seven months service with twelve months in Vietnam.