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ARTIFACT:
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This is an Australian-made shoulder patch for the United States 1st Marine Division. The patch is diamond-shaped and shows five stars and a number 1 that reads GUADALCANAL.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:About 3-1/4" height and 2-5/8" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Blue wool felt patch embroidered in red and white silk/cotton threads.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VDJX02 LCDEX4/10 SCJJX2/11
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The patch shows light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.