Ronnie Posted May 25, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 25, 2017 I picked up this cover today and need some info. Can any of you please identify the Marine unit that used this unis mark. It looks like "512" to me. Thanks a bunch. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted May 26, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 26, 2017 Hi Ronnie - Nice cover! "512" would be A Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. Obviously 4th Marine Division. Kudos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 26, 2017 Thank you very much Blacksmith. Does this mean that this cover was actually used during a campaign? I appreciate your help. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted May 26, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 26, 2017 Hi Ronnie - you are more than welcome. As UNIS was designed specifically to hamper Japanese attempts to identify Marine units, I think that's a safe assumption. My guess would be Iwo, as I don't recall seeing UNIS-marked gear or uniforms on Tinian or prior. If you look closely inside and on back of the cover, using an infrared light source if possible, you may be able to find a name / laundry stamp. About half of the USMC covers I see are named. As you know his unit, it might be possible to ID the Marine that carried this cover. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks again Blacksmith. Your help is very much appreciated.. Have a very nice Memorial Day Weekend. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkesGrunt Posted June 1, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 1, 2017 Good looking cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborne53 Posted June 1, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 1, 2017 hello great seller have another unis 512 in similar condition to made pair olivier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted June 3, 2017 Airborne thanks for the heads up on the other cover. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted June 3, 2017 Ikesgrunt thanks for the compliment. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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