Raidercollector Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Just picked this patch up over the weekend in IL. 1st division patch , Twill made on red backing .you can see it was swen on a uniforum at one time. This was one varation I did not own. This came from Bill Scott. And Its a real one. Thought I would share this one with you guys, This is the first one I ever seen. Collecting Marine Raider Groups On the battlefield, Pfc Edward Ahrens, an Able Company BAR man, lay dying, soaked in his own blood. As his company commander, Lew Walt cradled him in his arms, he surveyed the scene around them. Nearby lay a Japanese officer, a sergeant, and thirteen enlisted men, all dead. Ahrens had been shot twice in the chest and bayoneted three times. He whispered to Walt, "Captain, they tried to come over me last night, but I don't think they made it." Choking back tears, Walt replied softly, "They didn't, Eddy. They didn't." Link to post Share on other sites
Raidercollector Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 2nd pic Collecting Marine Raider Groups On the battlefield, Pfc Edward Ahrens, an Able Company BAR man, lay dying, soaked in his own blood. As his company commander, Lew Walt cradled him in his arms, he surveyed the scene around them. Nearby lay a Japanese officer, a sergeant, and thirteen enlisted men, all dead. Ahrens had been shot twice in the chest and bayoneted three times. He whispered to Walt, "Captain, they tried to come over me last night, but I don't think they made it." Choking back tears, Walt replied softly, "They didn't, Eddy. They didn't." Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 very nice and well worn patch! I love it -BrigGySgt/USMC/0369RSU-Quantico"FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS"RIPSgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' BalthaserSgt John P HulingCpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' GilorozcoCpl Stephen C 'Socks' SockaloskyLCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' ScottLCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' FryeLCpl Nicolas B MorrisonLCpl Jon T HicksLCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De OcaPvt Lewis T D Calapini'The SOI 5' Link to post Share on other sites
erichjr Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Very nice patch, really like those red backed ones. Link to post Share on other sites
36-tex Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 WAS THIS SUPPOSE TO REPRESENT THE "BATTLE" BORN PATCH? I HOPE MY WORDING IS CORRECT. I WAS ALWAYS TOLD A RED BORDER ON A USMC PATCH FROM WWII SYMBOLIZED A BATTLE BLAZE! Sell and / or trade items: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/j335/36tex/Military Collectables For Sale or Trade/ Link to post Share on other sites
GLM *Deceased* Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Nick, That is one sweet patch! Nice find! Gary **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15996-please-read-gary-mohrlang-glm/ Link to post Share on other sites
Ricardo Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Top rare and NICE!! Best regards, Ricardo. Link to post Share on other sites
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