USMC 1st Armored Amphibian Battalion FMF-PAC Marines ! PATCH for WWII Veterans !

Description: Attention all Marines and Marine Corps patch enthusiasts! This is a fine unit commemorative patch for the WWII service of First Armored Amphibian Battalion. These can't be found just anywhere! Not, of course, allowed on the uniform, but worn on all manner of off-duty civilian caps and clothing as novelty items. Distinct from regular AmTracks, 1st Armored Amphibians were the first of only three turreted amphibious tank battalions of WWII. Originally, the main armament was the 37mm cannon, but later models were equipped with a 75mm version. The mission of these “AmTanks” was to lead the assault in amphibious operations! And, as the patch notes, they did this successfully in three major invasions of Okinawa, Guam, and the Marshall Islands! (Collectors will note that the “AmTank” profile here is very similar to the silhouette on the FMF-PAC AmTrack shoulder sleeve insignia, which I’m guessing these trackers wore at the time.) The battalion was deactivated in November 1945, but apparently reactivated and attached to 1st MarDiv for the Korean War. And there was also 1st Armored Amphiban Company serving in Vietnam (using newer 2nd generation vehicles.) In both cases, I believe, they were used as mobile artillery in support of infantry. But the armored amphibian legacy lives on in what are now Amphibious Assault Battalions. And it’s a safe bet that Marine trackers continue to honor the legacy in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and beyond! This is a BRAND NEW and UNUSED patch. Probably produced for WWII veterans, this, of course, is NOT a war relic but a recent manufacture item. Fully embroidered with merrowed edge and plastic heat-sealed backing. Colors are clean and bright. See ruler in photo for size comparison. Flat fee for shipping is $3.00. Semper Fi! Thanks for looking! Still haven't found the patch you're seeking? 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Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

End Time: 2023-12-23T03:42:30.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3 USD