French Gendarmerie Air Section EC145 Chamonix Search and Rescue Police Patch

This patch represents the French Gendarmerie Air Section EC145 Chamonix Search and Rescue unit. The EC145 is a twin-engine helicopter widely employed by the Gendarmerie Nationale for aerial support, medical evacuation, and search and rescue operations, particularly in challenging mountain environments such as the French Alps. The Chamonix section is responsible for aerial policing, rescue missions, and transport in the Mont Blanc region, providing critical support to both law enforcement and civilian emergency services. The patch features relevant insignia and design elements associated with the EC145 air unit and the Chamonix detachment, typically including the aircraft silhouette, unit identification, and regional references. Worn on uniforms and flight suits, these patches serve as distinctive identifiers for personnel assigned to this specialized unit. This item is of interest to collectors of police, aviation, and search and rescue memorabilia, reflecting the operational heritage and role of the French Gendarmerie in alpine rescue missions.