WWII US Made Merrill's Marauders (5307th Composite Unit) Shoulder Patch Small Lettering Variant

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.

Approximately 3-3/4" in height x 2-3/4" in width.

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

To be sewn onto uniform.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCEX19 LHEX08/13/19 SHEX07/09/21

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.