WW2 USMC 1st Marine Division Guadalcanal Patch Dress Jacket with Awards – Blooded Patch This original World War II United States Marine Corps dress jacket is a remarkable artifact from a combat veteran of the legendary 1st Marine Division. The standout feature is the theater-made “Guadalcanal” shoulder patch with a distinctive red felt backing—commonly referred to as a "blooded" patch—indicating the Marine participated in the brutal campaign on the island of Guadalcanal, the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Japanese Empire. The jacket, produced under a 1943 contract by College Hall Fashions, remains in excellent condition and is adorned with an impressive set of period-correct awards and qualification badges. Above the left breast pocket is a three-ribbon bar consisting of the Navy Presidential Unit Citation (denoting the wearer's unit was cited for extraordinary heroism in action), the American Campaign Medal, and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal—each of which corresponds to the Marine Corps’ extensive wartime deployments. Beneath the ribbon bar are two marksmanship qualification badges: the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and the Pistol Expert Badge, denoting proficiency in both primary and secondary weapons—key skills for Marines during the island-hopping campaigns of the Pacific Theater. The 1st Marine Division, activated in February 1941, earned its reputation as an elite fighting force during some of the fiercest battles of the Pacific War. The division was the first to engage in a major amphibious assault at Guadalcanal in August 1942, holding against relentless Japanese counterattacks in a campaign that lasted six grueling months. The division later fought at Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa, earning a total of three Presidential Unit Citations during the war. This uniform is an authentic and compelling piece of Marine Corps history, directly linked to one of the most iconic combat divisions of the Second World War. At VDG Militaria, we are dedicated to providing collectors with an exceptional selection of original military antiques. Our passion for history and commitment to authenticity ensure that every item we offer is thoroughly researched, accurately described, and meticulously photographed.

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