Attention all Marines and Marine Corps enthusiasts! Here's a FINE example of a unit logo patch for First Marine Division! And the legend KOREA embroidered in place of the usual “Guadalcanal” makes this patch an ideal commemorative for Korean War veterans!
NOTE: Please Visit my eBay Store for other full-color and subdued 1st MarDiv patch listings with "Vietnam", "Korea", "Persian Gulf", "Iraq", and of course "Guadalcanal" emblazoned on the numeral "1".
During WWII, Marines actually wore division patches as a shoulder sleeve insignia. The practice was discontinued in 1947, but the patches are still worn on all manner of off-duty civilian caps and clothing as novelty items. (This, of course, is not a WWII patch, but a modern variant.)
1st Marine Division has a long, distinguished list of battle honors, beginning with WWII where they earned their famous GUADALCANAL blaze! They have continued their proud history from the mountains of Korea, to the jungles of Vietnam, all the way to the dust of Desert Storm! Division is based at Camp Pendleton, CA.
Recent Developments: Of course, 1st Marine Division has made history once again in the hard-fought battles of Operation Iraqi Freedom! In 2003, as the ground combat component of I MEF, 1st MarDiv led the charge into Iraq and up the Tigris River in the east toward Baghdad. Since then, they have rotated units in and out of Iraq, and subordinate units fought the battle for Fallujah!
This is a NEW and UNUSED patch. It is NOT a war relic but a recent manufacture item! Embroidered on blue twill with merrowed edge and plastic sealed (iron-on) backing. Colors are clean and bright. Photo slightly enlarged. See ruler for size comparison.
Add $1.00 for shipping. Semper Fi!
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