M.C.A.S. El Toro, California - insignia

[disneydave]

The image in this post comes from a recent acquisition: the cover of a 1947 history book on the history of Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro.

 

The matchbook cover is also in my collection.

 

 

The hardcover yearbook type publications were printed up after the war and sold to men who had served in the unit. They are loaded with photos and document the unit's history during the war. I have similar books for the 133rd Naval Construction Battalion (seabee), the 78th Naval Construction Battalion (seabee), and the 13th Armored Division. I also have the 1943 edition of Capstan, which was published by the first class of the United States Naval Reserve Midshipman's School, Notre Dame, Indiana. All contain examples of the unit's Disney-designed insignia. The Capstan contains a Disney illustration.

[Johnny Signor]

It is also shown in the Jeff Milstiens book on USMC WW2 patches.

[jpstout]

It is also shown in the Jeff Milstiens book on USMC WW2 patches.

 

For completenss sake, here is an original patch out of my collection. It is not the one in Millsteins...

 

[disneydave]

Sweet looking patch - they nailed the design perfectly! Thanks very much for sharing.

[gunbarrel]

This plaque from MCAS El Toro, CA and photo of the recipient are in my collection.

 

[gunbarrel]