WWII US 2nd Marine Division Unauthorized Guadalcanal Variation Patch*
WWII US 2nd Marine Division Unauthorized Guadalcanal Variation Patch*
Comes with C.O.A.
This incredible WWII patch is an early WWII original patch of the 2nd Marine Division who earned their reputation in World War II, distinguishing themselves during the Battle of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. This early patch variation is an unauthorized Guadalcanal variation worn by the USMC on their field jackets and other gear. This patch would have been worn by a Marine who served during the Guadalcanal Campaign, in the Solomon Islands campaign – 4 January to 8 February 1943. The 2nd Marines reinforced: Guadalcanal–Tulagi landings, 7 to 9 August 1942; capture and defense of Guadalcanal, 10 August 1942 to 31 January 1943 and the 8th Marines, reinforced: capture and defense of Guadalcanal, 2 November 1942 to 8 February 1943.