Patch, United States Marines - Guadalcanal
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Badge
Date Used
1943
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Embroidered cloth badge. Diamond shape. Blue background with red number "1" in centre. The word, "GUADALCANAL" down middle of number. Southern Cross stars around number. Badge represents the United States 1st Marines, stationed in the Guadalcanal, Pacific Ocean during World War Two.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 88 W: 72mm (H: 3 7/16 W: 2 13/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1943
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
M9066
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by William D Turner.
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