Great, Early WWII 1st Marine Division Shoulder Patch Made in Australia
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Great, Early WWII 1st Marine Division Shoulder Patch Made in Australia

Code: mcpa20001gfd


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa early World War II shoulder patch for the United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division. The patch is Australian-made done in a Bevo weave on cotton/silk. The patch is diamond-shaped and features five stars surrounding a red number 1 that reads: "GUADALCANAL" in white detail.

VINTAGE: Circa early WWII

SIZE: Approximately 3-1/2" x 2-7/8"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Embroidered cotton/silk, silk thread, cotton backing

ATTACHMENT: N/A

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USAAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX12 LADEX6/16

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The patch shows light to moderate wear and soiling, was removed from uniform, overall excellent condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.