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US Marine Corps Patches and Distinctive Unit Insignia


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The patches shown on these pages are generally rare or unusual variants of the more common versions of the unit identification patch.

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Divisional units Amphibious units
FMF units Air Units
WWI and Pre-WWII  

WWI Units


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
MWWI-002
WWI USMC Marine Corps 6th Marine Regiment Wool Felt Patch
This is a World War I US Marine Corps 2nd Battalion 6th Marines 2nd Division Patch

This is a rare patch, rendered with a separately applied linen star with red and blue wool felt Indian chief on a yellow wool felt diamond shaped background.

The condition is very good to near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 4 by 4 inches (6 inches point to point each way).

$349.99 Available

Divisional Units


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
M1D-001
WWII USMC Marine Corps 1st MarDiv Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Silk Embroidered Patch

This is an issue patch, rendered in red and white on a blue background.

The condition is near very good. It has been removed from a uniform. We have several of these in nearly identical condition, there may be some slight cosmetic differences from the one pictured.

Here is a typical view of the back. There may be some slight variations from the one shown.

It measures 2-3/4 by 3-1/2 inches.

$49.99 Available
M2D-003
WWII USMC Marine Corps 2nd MarDiv 1st Pattern Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division 1st Pattern Silk Embroidered Patch

This is an issue patch, rendered in red and white on a blue background.

The condition is near very good. It has been removed from a uniform. This is a fairly difficult patch to find in good shape.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-3/4 by 3-1/2 inches.

$74.99 Available
M2D-001
WWII USMC Marine Corps 2nd MarDiv Wool Felt Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Theater Made Silk Embroidered Patch

This is a theater variant patch, rendered in yellow, red and white on red felt. It has a cheesecloth back.

The condition is near very good. We have several of these in nearly identical condition, there may be some slight cosmetic differences from the one pictured.

Here is a typical view of the back. There may be some slight variations from the one shown.

It measures 2-3/4 by 3-3/4 inches.

$74.99 Available
M3D-001
WWII USMC 3rd Marine Division Silk Floss Wool Felt Patch
This is a World War II USMC 3rd Marine Division Silk Floss Wool Felt Pacific Theater Made Patch

This fairly scarce variant patch has yellow and black floss rendered on soft red wool felt. It has a cheesecloth backing.

The condition is overall good. It has some edge wear at the top from where it tore away from a uniform.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 by 3 inches.

$34.99 Available
M4D-001
WWII USMC Marine Corps 4th MarDiv Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 4th Marine Division Silk Embroidered Patch

This is an issue patch, rendered in yellow, red and white on a red background.

The condition is near very good.We have several of these in nearly identical condition, there may be some slight cosmetic differences from the one pictured.

Here is a typical view of the back. There may be some slight variations from the one shown.

It measures 3-1/2 by 3-1/4 inches.

$24.99 Available
M4D-002
WWII USMC Marine Corps 4th MarDiv Wool Felt Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 4th Marine Division Theater Made Silk Embroidered Patch

This is a theater variant patch, rendered in yellow, red and white on red felt. It has a cheesecloth back.

The condition is near very good.We have several of these in nearly identical condition, there may be some slight cosmetic differences from the one pictured.

Here is a typical view of the back. There may be some slight variations from the one shown.

It measures 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches.

$49.99 Available
M4D-003
WWII USMC Marine Corps 4th MarDiv Cotton Twill Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 4th Marine Division Theater Made Silk Embroidered Patch

This is a theater variant patch, rendered in yellow, red and white on red cotton twill. It has a cheesecloth back.

The condition is near very good.We have several of these in nearly identical condition, there may be some slight cosmetic differences from the one pictured.

Here is a typical view of the back. There may be some slight variations from the one shown.

It measures 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches.

$49.99 Available
M5D-001
WWII USMC Marine Corps 5th MarDiv Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 5th Marine Division Issue Silk Embroidered Patch

This is a nice patch, rendered in yellow and blue on red in silk floss.

The condition is near very good.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 by 3-1/2 inches.

$49.99 Available
M5D-002
WWII USMC Marine Corps 5th MarDiv Wool Felt Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 4th Marine Division Theater Made Silk Embroidered Patch

This is a theater variant patch, rendered in yellow and blue on red felt. It has a cheesecloth back. Note the unusual spearhead shape, showing a shaft and an arrowhead appearance.

The condition is near very good. It was removed from a uniform.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 by 3-1/2 inches.

$59.99 Available
M5D-003
WWII USMC Marine Corps 5th MarDiv Crimson Wool Felt Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 5th Marine Division Theater Made Silk Embroidered Patch

This is a theater variant patch, rendered in yellow and blue on light crimson red felt. Note the shaft and needle pointed spearhead. It has a cheesecloth back.

The condition is near very good.We have several of these in nearly identical condition, there may be some slight cosmetic differences from the one pictured.

Here is a typical view of the back. There may be some slight variations from the one shown.

It measures 2-5/8 by 3-1/4 inches.

$74.99 Available
M5D-004
WWII USMC Marine Corps 5th MarDiv Blood Red Wool Felt Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 5th Marine Division Theater Made Silk Embroidered Patch

This is a theater variant patch, rendered in yellow and blue on blood red felt. Note the shaft and needle pointed spearhead. It has a cheesecloth back.

The condition is near very good.We have several of these in nearly identical condition, there may be some slight cosmetic differences from the one pictured.

Here is a typical view of the back. There may be some slight variations from the one shown.

It measures 2-5/8 by 3-1/4 inches.

$74.99 Available
M6D-001
WWII USMC Marine Corps 6th MarDiv Theater RARE HBT Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 6th Marine Division Theater Made Silk Embroidered Patch

This is a theater variant patch, rendered in red, white, and yellow on blue herringbone twill. Note the white sword with short quillons. It has a cheesecloth back.

The condition is near very good. It was removed from a uniform, and some threads remain.

Here is a typical view of the back.

It measures 2-7/8 inches in diameter.

$199.99 Available

Amphibious Units


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
MAC-001
WWII USMC Marine Corps 3rd Amphibious Corps Silk Embroidered Patch
This is an issue World War II US Marine Corps 3rd Amphibious Corps Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this patch, rendered in yellow and black, with white numeral on red silk floss. Note the unusual shape of the dragon, with a shorter tail, and BLACK claws in comparison to issue patches of this unit.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-7/8 by 3-3/8 inches.

$49.99 Available
MAC-002
WWII USMC Marine Corps 3rd Amphibious Corps Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a very RARE theater made World War II US Marine Corps 3rd Amphibious Corps Variant Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this patch, rendered in yellow and black, with gray numeral on quilted red silk floss. Note the unusual shape of the dragon, with a shorter tail, and BLACK claws in comparison to issue patches of this unit.

The condition is near excellent, with some slight fading from when it was once on a uniform.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-7/8 by 3-1/8 inches.

$599.99 Available
MAC-003
WWII USMC Marine Corps 3rd Amphibious Corps Silk Embroidered Felt Patch
This is a very RARE theater made World War II US Marine Corps 3rd Amphibious Corps Variant Wool Felt Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this patch, rendered in yellow and red outline with gray numeral on red wool felt. Note the unusual shape of the dragon, with a more detailed body and no black outlines, in comparison to issue patches of this unit. It has a cheesecloth backing.

The condition is near excellent, with some slight fading from when it was once on a uniform.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-3/4 by 3 inches.

$599.99 Available
MAC-004
WWII USMC Marine Corps 5th Amphibious Corps Silk Embroidered Patch
This is an issue World War II US Marine Corps 3rd Amphibious Corps Embroidered Silk Patch

This is a very nice example of this patch, rendered in yellow, white, black and red.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-3/4 by 3 inches.

$129.99 Available
MAC-008
WWII USMC Marine Corps 1st Raider Battalion Silk Embroidered Patch With Original 1945 Dated Sales Tag
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 1st Raider Battalion Silk Embroidered Patch Mint with the ORIGINAL 1945 Dated Price Tag

This is an exceptionally nice example of this scarce patch, rendered in red and white on a dark blue background.

The condition is MINT throughout. There is the original 1945 dated price tag on the back.

It measures 3 by 3 inches.

$174.99 Available
MAC-005
WWII USMC Marine Corps 1st MAC Para Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 1st Amphibious Corps Paratrooper Silk Embroidered Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this scarce patch, rendered in red and white on a blue background.

The condition is near excellent. There is some slight paste and paper residue on the back from when it was mounted in an album.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 by 3-5/8 inches.

$199.99 Available
MAC-006
WWII USMC Marine Corps 1st MAC HQ Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 1st Amphibious Corps Headquarters Silk Embroidered Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this scarce patch, rendered in red and white on a blue background.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-3/4 by 3-1/2 inches.

$34.99 Available

Fleet Marine Force Pacific Units


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
FMF-001
WWII USMC Marine Corps FMF-PAC HQ Silk Embroidered Wool Felt Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 1st Amphibious Corps Headquarters Silk Embroidered Wool Felt Theater Made Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this scarce patch, rendered in red, yellow, and white on red wool felt. It has a cheesecloth back.

The condition is used, it was removed from a uniform.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3 by 3-1/2 inches.

$74.99 Available

Air Units


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
MAW-001
WWII USMC Marine Corps Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a very RARE theater made World War II US Marine Corps 3rd Air Wing Variant Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this patch, rendered in yellow and black on quilted red silk floss. Note the unusual shape, being wider and rounded on the top in comparison to issue patches of this unit.

The condition is near excellent, with some slight fading from when it was once on a uniform.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 4-1/2 by 3 inches.

$599.99 Available
MAW-002
WWII USMC Marine Corps Embroidered Silk Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps 1st Fuselage Air Wing Issue Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this patch, rendered in yellow on red silk.

The condition is near very good, with some edge wear from when it was on a uniform.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-1/2 by 2-3/4 inches.

$49.99 Available
MAW-003
WWII USMC Marine Corps Silk Embroidered Wool Felt Patch
This is a theater made World War II US Marine Corps 1st Fuselage Air Wing Variant Patch

This is an exceptionally nice example of this patch, rendered in yellow on red wool felt.

The condition is near excellent.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-1/4 by 2-1/2 inches.

$74.99 Available
MAW-004
WWII USMC Marine Corps Embroidered Silk Patch
This is a World War II US Marine Corps Headquarters Fuselage Air Wing Pacific Issue Patch

This is a very nice example of this patch, rendered in yellow on red silk.

The condition is near very good.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 3-1/4 by 2-3/4 inches.

$49.99 Available

WWI and Pre-WWII Patches


Thumbnail (Click to Enlarge) Item Number
Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
MCP-002
Post-WWI US Marine Corps 5th Brigade Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a Post World War I 5th Marine Brigade Silk Patch

This is a very nice example of this early silk embroidered patch, with red silk and black silk floss on black.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-5/8 inches.

$124.99 Available
MCP-003
Post-WWI US Marine Corps 5th Brigade Silk Embroidered Patch
This is a Post World War I 5th Marine Brigade Silk Patch

This is a very nice slightly oversize example of this early silk embroidered patch, with red silk and black silk floss on black.

The condition is near mint.

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-3/4 inches.

$149.99 Available