Insignia 2nd Marine Division (United States)



a 2nd marine division insignia adorns memorial @ camp lejeune


the scarlet , gold spearhead-shaped shoulder patch designed , authorized in late 1943 wear 2nd marine division units serving in pacific theater. patch centers on hand holding torch, stars of southern cross constellation reference guadalcanal. battle blaze similar 1st marine division s insignia 2 in form of snake worn veterans of guadalcanal campaign.


although marine corps officially disallowed shoulder patches in 1947, insignia still appears on buildings, signs, documents, , non-uniform clothing. insignia of marine corps base camp lejeune retains spearhead shape , general color scheme of 2nd marine division.








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