{"product_id":"vintage-vietnam-war-brass-tankard-mug-1968-1969-1st-air-commando-wing-nakhon-phanom","title":"Vietnam War Commemorative Brass Tankard | 56th Air Commando Wing | Nakhon Phanom RTAFB | 1968–1969 | OOM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"tFRNP_q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable piece of military history and a highly collectible Vietnam War-era commemorative brass tankard honoring service during a pivotal period of U.S. Air Force Special Operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThis vintage commemorative ceramic mug belonged to a service member stationed at the infamous \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eNakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base (NKP)\u003c\/strong\u003e between \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e1968 and 1969\u003c\/strong\u003e. NKP was the ultra-secure, frontline hub for America's \"Secret War\" across the border in Laos and along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;uIunjb_1m|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"KHhJQ#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 14.56px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"SF2W9b#clbHl\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 700; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1o\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eHistorical Significance \u0026amp; Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf#NS0kde\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1u\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_1x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e56th Air Commando \/ Special Operations Wing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This legendary wing operated propeller-driven A-1 Skyraiders (\"Sandys\") and B-26K Counter Invaders. They specialized in highly classified night combat, close air support, and heroic Search and Rescue (SAR) missions to save downed pilots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_23\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_24\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_25\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe \"OOM\" Stamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is what makes this mug incredibly rare. \"OOM\" is the official military staff code for the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_26\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWing Operations and Training Office\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original owner of this mug wasn't just a single pilot—they were part of the secure, ground-based nerve center that planned the daily combat flight routes, managed top-secret intelligence, and coordinated air strikes with the CIA and MACV-SOG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_2c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICRAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_2d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_2e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 17.92px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e1968–1969 Timeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e This exact window marks the peak intensity of the air war in Southeast Asia and the official rebranding of the unit from \"Air Commando\" to \"Special Operations\" on August 1, 1968.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;uIunjb_2k|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"KHhJQ#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"uIunjb_2k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 14.56px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from solid brass with a distinctive curved wood-and-brass handle, this custom souvenir was produced in Thailand and commemorates service connected to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakhon Phanom RTAFB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a historically significant Royal Thai Air Force Base that supported operations throughout Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front engraving includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56th AIR COMMANDO WING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Recognizing the Air Force unit associated with special operations, combat support missions, unconventional warfare, and search-and-rescue operations during the Vietnam era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1968–1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Marking the veteran’s deployment or tour rotation dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNAKHON PHANOM RTAFB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Referencing the Thailand-based installation connected to Air Force operations during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOOM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Referring to the Officers’ Open Mess, where commemorative keepsakes and custom souvenirs were often purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tankard showcases a rich, authentic aged brass patina that highlights its history and character. Notably, it remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunpersonalized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent display piece for military collectors, historians, Air Force memorabilia enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to preserving stories from the Vietnam era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with beautiful age-related patina. Heavy solid brass body remains intact and the sweeping wood-and-brass handle is secure. Please review all photos for exact cosmetic condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Type: Commemorative Brass Tankard \/ Beer Stein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Era: Vietnam War 1961–1975\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Branch: U.S. Air Force \/ Special Operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Material: Solid Brass with Wood \u0026amp; Brass Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Country of Manufacture: Thailand \\(In\\-Theatre Souvenir\\)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Vintage military collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial and increasingly scarce commemorative piece connected to U.S. Air Force history in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"tFRNP_t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 22.4px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48525603864733,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/5313\/2189\/files\/291BD2F2-1F6F-4129-8ABB-50CF37F23FBB_52c71ea4-1eea-4718-9f96-37eefa6bef74.png?v=1782518404","url":"https:\/\/fleaandframe.com\/products\/vintage-vietnam-war-brass-tankard-mug-1968-1969-1st-air-commando-wing-nakhon-phanom","provider":"Flea \u0026 Frame Home Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}