dogfacedsoldier Posted October 21, 2011 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2011 Hello, I picked up this unnamed 1st Marine Division uniform recently, It has no ribbons either any help would be appreciated. Thank You. It came out of St. Louis. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfacedsoldier Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted October 21, 2011 Here is one more pic, showing more of the sleeve. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted October 21, 2011 Share #3 Posted October 21, 2011 If you are asking about why the red background, it is said that the Marines who fought on Guadalcanal used these backings to show the new replacements the blood they had alreay shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted October 21, 2011 Share #4 Posted October 21, 2011 If you are asking about why the red background, it is said that the Marines who fought on Guadalcanal used these backings to show the new replacements the blood they had alreay shed. THAT is exactly what my father told me!! I've never heard anyone else say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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