Nice WWII US Army "Merrill's Marauders" (5307th Composite Unit) Shoulder Patch

This is a shoulder patch for the United States Army 5307th Composite Unit, aka "Merrill's Marauders" (named for brigadier general Frank Merrill). Used and Removed from uniform. The patch is shaped like a shield and divided into quadranttwo blue and two green. It reads MERRILLS MARAUDERS and shows a white sun and star separated by a diagonal red lightning bolt. 

Circa WWII.

Approximately 3-3/4" height and 2-13/16" width.

Fully-embroidered patch in multi-colored silk/cotton threads.

To be sewn on.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.  TRVBIX19 TRVGEX LADEX01/06/20 SADEX06/20

7+(Very Fine- ): The patch shows minor wear and has brilliant jewel-tone coloring, overall very fine condition.

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