Brig Posted January 6, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 6, 2008 I found this at the show today for 15 bucks in Raleigh, couldn't pass. It glows, I'm guessing it's newer, post Korean War. Can anyone tell me anything about it? Such as era? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted January 6, 2008 rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted January 6, 2008 Share #3 Posted January 6, 2008 Brig, Yours is a more current rendition of a patch that I have seen normally made in japan.I have not really heard of the true story behinde these.It is my understanding these patches were a reflection on how the Marines felt about there time spent in Korea.An old friend of mine who was a WW2 para marine and also served in korea wore one similiar to yours on a cap.He got it from one of the military magazines.The design is a play on the old First Mar Div patch. I have also seen these with VIETNAM instead of Korea in the finger.Maybe Bob Chat will jump in and give us some more info on these. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted January 6, 2008 hope so. was definately worth the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matterhorn Posted January 6, 2008 Share #5 Posted January 6, 2008 Brig- I hate to break the bad news to you, but the patch you purchased is brand spanking new and was probably purchased for $5. The original Korean war patches in this design are either bullion or hand made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted January 6, 2008 Brig- I hate to break the bad news to you, but the patch you purchased is brand spanking new and was probably purchased for $5. The original Korean war patches in this design are either bullion or hand made. not bad news, really. Might have paid a few bucks more, but it's still a nice novelty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted January 6, 2008 Share #7 Posted January 6, 2008 From what I understand these patches started being worn in the late 40's and just pre-Korea. Most of the early ones you see will be on flight jackets. The early ones are usually bullion, Japanese machine embroidered, or Korean hand embroidered. These were totally un-official, and some Marine got in trouble for wearing them, but it really didn't stop anyone from wearing it. This patch continued to be worn through Vietnam and there are still variants today available. Have seen Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, plus a few others I can't remember right now. Japan & Korea seem to have been the most popular. Have also had Vietnamese made beercan di's with the same emblem. I agree with Matterhorn & Doyler, the one above is very current in manufacture, and can be found at gun shows & surplus shops. For some of the other newer types I would watch Ebay. The earlier ones I have seen sell for anywhere from $75.00 to $400.00. I usually have one or two of the older types in inventory, but this has to be the first time I don't have one, or I would post a photo. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewA74 Posted January 6, 2008 Share #8 Posted January 6, 2008 Very funny patch. I laugh every time I see it. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted January 7, 2008 Share #9 Posted January 7, 2008 See National geographic October 1953....page 541, USMC pilot in lower photo Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted January 7, 2008 if you get any theater-made ones in inventory, let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
753rd Posted January 7, 2008 Share #11 Posted January 7, 2008 Cool looking patch!!!!! It's worth what ever someone whats to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m60a1d66 Posted December 2, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2017 From what I understand these patches started being worn in the late 40's and just pre-Korea. Most of the early ones you see will be on flight jackets. The early ones are usually bullion, Japanese machine embroidered, or Korean hand embroidered. These were totally un-official, and some Marine got in trouble for wearing them, but it really didn't stop anyone from wearing it. This patch continued to be worn through Vietnam and there are still variants today available. Have seen Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, plus a few others I can't remember right now. Japan & Korea seem to have been the most popular. Have also had Vietnamese made beercan di's with the same emblem. I agree with Matterhorn & Doyler, the one above is very current in manufacture, and can be found at gun shows & surplus shops. For some of the other newer types I would watch Ebay. The earlier ones I have seen sell for anywhere from $75.00 to $400.00. I usually have one or two of the older types in inventory, but this has to be the first time I don't have one, or I would post a photo. Hope this helps.I was looking thru some old National Geographic Magazines and I found in the October 1953 issue an article about the US Navy in the Korean War. Lo and Behold there is a photo of a USMC pilot with this patch on his leather flight jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted December 2, 2017 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2017 Brig, I hope you don't mind me adding my patch to your post. This one is machine made and cut edge. It seems like it might be an older one but I don't know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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