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). 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 World War II.

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

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

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX04 LHEX5/10 SHEX4/12

8+ (Excellent-): Patch shows virtually no wear and has brilliant jewel-tone coloring.

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