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American Military Patches, Other Insignia and Decorations of World War Two by Dr. Howard G. Lanham c.2000

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the U.S.Marine Corps

Second World War

Amphibious Corps and Divisions

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Amphibious Corps

1st Corps 3rd Corps 5th Corps
First 1943 Third 1944 Fifth 1943

Divisions

First Division Second Division Second Division Second Division Third Division
First 1943 (1) Second 1943 Second 1943 (2) Second 1943 (3)
Courtesy: Scott Smith 		Third 1943
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Fouth Division Fifth Division Sixth Division
Fourth 1944 Fifth 1944 (4) Sixth 1944
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Notes:

  1. The patch was designed by LTC Merrill Twining
  2. unofficial design worn during W.W.II by some personnel
  3. kidney shaped manufacturer's error (rare)
  4. The 5th patch was designed by Lt. Fergus Young and was selected from 588 entries in a division contest.


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