Description
This is a fabulous Australian-made United States Marine Corps Raiders patch from World War II. "Raiders" formed an elite corps that participated in amphibious warfare starting in World War II. The patch shows a skull within a red diamond edged in silver bullion with five silver stars in the background.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 3" in height and 2-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Felt embroidered in cotton/silk and bullion threads with twill backing.
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. CON-TK-VAEJJX11 LBEJJX10/11 SAEJJX9/12
CONDITION:8 (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows light wear and tarnish only with one small and light scuff mark and one pin hole that does not go all the way through.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.